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naphtha

Pronunciation: /ˈnafθə/
Definition of naphtha

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a flammable oil containing various hydrocarbons, obtained by the dry distillation of organic substances such as coal, shale, or petroleum.

Origin:

late Middle English napte, from Latin naphtha from Greek, of oriental origin; the Latin spelling was introduced in the late 16th century

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