naphthene

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

naphtha +‎ -ene

Noun[edit]

naphthene (plural naphthenes)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any cycloalkane (or alkyl derivative).

Usage notes[edit]

  • Used principally in the petrochemical industry

Translations[edit]

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