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Word: Naphthyl
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. From naphth- + -yl
Definition:
Either of two isomeric monovalent radicals, C₁₀ H₇ —, derived from naphthalene. Usually attributive or as a formative in chemical names.
Variant Forms:
- naphtyl
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