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[n] either of two phenols derived from naphthalene |
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NAPHTHOL is a 8 letter word that starts with N. |
| | See Also: | | alpha-naphthol, beta-naphthol, phenol |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Naph"thol\, n. [Naphthalene + -ol.] (Chem.)
Any one of a series of hydroxyl derivatives of naphthalene,
analogous to phenol. In general they are crystalline
substances with a phenol (carbolic) odor.
{Naphthol blue}, {Naphthol orange}, {Naphthol yellow}
(Chem.), brilliant dyestuffs produced from certain complex
nitrogenous derivatives of naphthol or naphthoquinone.
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