First Known Use: 1543
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naphtha
noun naph·tha \ˈnaf-thə, ÷ˈnap-\
Definition of NAPHTHA
1
: any of various volatile often flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used chiefly as solvents and diluents
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Origin of NAPHTHA
Latin, from Greek, of Iranian origin; akin to Persian neft naphtha
NAPHTHA- Defined for Kids
naphtha
noun naph·tha \ˈnaf-thə, ˈnap-thə\
Definition of NAPHTHA for Kids
: any of various usually flammable liquids prepared from coal or petroleum and used especially to dissolve substances
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naphtha
noun naph·tha \ˈnaf-thə, ˈnap-\
Medical Definition of NAPHTHA
: any of various volatile often flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used chiefly as solvents and diluents
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