naphthol

English

Noun

naphthol (plural naphthols)

  1. (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene; they are used in the preparation of dyes and many other compounds

Derived terms

  • naphthol blue
  • naphthol orange
  • naphthol yellow

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