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naphthol

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naph·thol  (nfthôl, -thl, -thl, np-) also naph·tol (-tôl, -tl, -tl)
n.
An organic compound, C10H7OH, occurring in two isomeric forms, alpha-naphthol and beta-naphthol.
[naphth(alene) + -ol.]
naphthol  (nfthôl, -thl, np-)
A poisonous organic compound occurring in two isomeric forms. Both isomers are important in the manufacture of dyes, and also in making antiseptics, insecticides, and tanning agents. Naphthol consists of a hydroxyl group (OH) attached to naphthalene. Chemical formula: C10H8O.
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Noun1.naphthol - either of two phenols derived from naphthalene
alpha-naphthol - an isomer of naphthol used in dyes
beta-naphthol - an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant
phenol - any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups


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