naphˈthalene noun

An unpleasant-smelling hydrocarbon consisting of two benzene rings (C₁₀H₈) obtained by distillation of coal tar, crystallizing in plates, used for killing moths, etc

naphthalic /naf-thalˈik/ adjective

Relating to or derived from naphthalene

naphˈthalize or naphˈthalise transitive verb

To treat with naphtha

naphˈthene noun

Any of the cycloalkanes, many of which occur in petroleum

naphtheˈnic adjective

naphˈthol noun

A hydroxyl derivative of naphthalene (C₁₀H₇OH), of two kinds

naphthylˈamine (or /-mēnˈ/) noun

An amino-derivative of naphthalene (C₁₀H₇NH₂), of two kinds, used in dyeing