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naphthene
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naph·thene  (nfthn, np-)
n.
Any of several cycloalkane hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n and found in various petroleums.
[naphth(a) + -ene.]
naph·thenic (-thnk) adj.
naphthene [ˈnæfθiːn ˈnæp-]
n
(Chemistry) any of a class of cycloalkanes, mainly derivatives of cyclopentane, found in petroleum
[from naphtha + -ene]
naphthene  (nfthn, np-)
See cycloalkane.
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