decahydronaphthalene

[dek-uh-hahy-droh-naf-thuh-leen, -nap-]

noun

Chemistry.

1. a colorless, aromatic liquid, C 10 H 18 , insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol and ether: used as a solvent for oils, fats, etc., in cleaning fluids, lubricants, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of decahydronaphthalene¹

First recorded in 1875–80; deca- + hydro- ² + naphthalene

Example Sentences

Also known as decahydronaphthalene, it is a colourless liquid at room temperature that is often used as a solvent, as well as in the production of various resins and polymers.

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