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naphtha
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[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
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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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