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naphthol

DEFINITIONS OF: naphthol

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n either of two phenols derived from naphthalene

Types:
alpha-naphthol
an isomer of naphthol used in dyes
beta-naphthol
an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant
Type of:
phenol
any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
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