English Explanatory Dictionary

naphtho-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. Formally describing any compound in which a naphthalene molecule has been fused to another ring molecule.
  2. Used for some derivative of naphthalene.

Word forms

naphtho-

Etymology

Etymology tree Akkadian napṭumbor.? Old Persian *naftahbor. Ancient Greek νάφθα (náphtha)bor. Latin naphthabor. English naphtha Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English naphtho- From naphth(a) + -o-.

Derived words

naphthoresorcinol
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