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naphtha

noun naph·tha \ˈnaf-thə, ÷ˈnap-\

Definition of NAPHTHA

: any of various volatile often flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used chiefly as solvents and diluents

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Latin, from Greek, of Iranian origin; akin to Persian neft naphtha

First Known Use: 1543

NAPHTHA Defined for Kids

noun naph·tha \ˈnaf-thə, ˈnap-thə\

: any of various usually flammable liquids prepared from coal or petroleum and used especially to dissolve substances

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noun naph·tha \ˈnaf-thə, ˈnap-\

: any of various volatile often flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used chiefly as solvents and diluents

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