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naphthol

/ˈnæf.θɒl/

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noun

/ˈnæf.θɒl/C2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее один из двух изомерных фенолов, производных нафталина, используемых в производстве красителей, антисептиков и других химических соединений.

A noun referring to either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene, used in the production of dyes, antiseptics, and other chemical compounds.

  1. Chemical compoundC2formalscientific

    Either of two crystalline phenolic compounds derived from naphthalene, used in dyes and antiseptics.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Alpha-naphthol is used in the production of azo dyes.
    • Beta-naphthol has antiseptic properties and is used in some medical applications.
    • The chemist synthesized naphthol from naphthalene in the laboratory.
Forms
  • naphthols plural form
  • naphthols' possessive plural form
  • naphthol's possessive singular form