Meaning of naphtha in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnæpθə/

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  1. Noun

    naphtha

    Etymology

    late Middle English napte, from Latin naphtha from Greek, of oriental origin; the Latin spelling was introduced in the late 16th century

    Definitions

    1. any of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures

    Examples

    • « used chiefly as solvents »

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