naphthene

English

Etymology

From naphtha +‎ -ene.

Noun

naphthene (plural naphthenes)

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

Usage notes

  • Used principally in the petrochemical industry

Translations

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