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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene; they are used in the preparation of dyes and many other compounds countable, uncountable
2. 2
   either of two phenols derived from naphthalene wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

hydroxynaphthalenenaphthylaminenaphthylamine

Etymology

From naphtha + -ol, after French naphtole.

Related phrases

alpha naphtholbeta-naphtholnaphthol bluenaphthol orangenaphthol yellowα-naphthol

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