naphthol

Other forms: naphthols

Definitions of naphthol
  1. noun
    either of two phenols derived from naphthalene
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    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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