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naphthionate

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naph·​thi·​o·​nate | \ ˈnafthēəˌnāt, ÷ˈnapth- \
plural -s

Definition of naphthionate

: a salt of naphthionic acid

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History and Etymology for naphthionate

International Scientific Vocabulary naphthionic + -ate

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“Naphthionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naphthionate. Accessed 5 Aug. 2021.

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