naphtha
naph·tha
noun \ˈnaf-thə, ÷ˈnap-\Definition of NAPHTHA
1
: any of various volatile often flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used chiefly as solvents and diluents
2
See Origin of NAPHTHA
Latin, from Greek, of Iranian origin; akin to Persian neft naphtha
First Known Use: 1543
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