naphthene

noun

naph·​thene ˈnaf-ˌthēn How to pronounce naphthene (audio)
nonstandard
ˈnap- How to pronounce naphthene (audio)
naphthenic
ˌnaf-ˈthē-nik How to pronounce naphthene (audio)
 nonstandard  ˌnap-
-ˈthe-
adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of naphthene was in 1884

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Cite this Entry

“Naphthene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naphthene. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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