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naphthene

[ naf-theen, nap- ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. any of a group of hydrocarbon ring compounds of the general formula, C n H 2n , derivatives of cyclopentane and cyclohexane, found in certain petroleums.


naphthene

/ ˈnæp-; ˈnæfθiːn /

noun

  1. any of a class of cycloalkanes, mainly derivatives of cyclopentane, found in petroleum
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naphthene

/ năfthēn′,năp- /

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Other Words From

  • naph·the·nic [naf-, thee, -nik, -, then, -ik, nap-], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of naphthene1

First recorded in 1840–50; naphth- + -ene
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Word History and Origins

Origin of naphthene1

C20: from naphtha + -ene

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