naphtha

Definitions


[ˈnafθə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a flammable oil containing various hydrocarbons, obtained by the dry distillation of organic substances such as coal, shale, or petroleum


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Origin:
late Middle English napte, via French from Latin naphtha from Greek, probably of Middle Eastern origin; the Latin spelling was introduced in the mid 16th century




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