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naphtha Definition

naph·tha (naft̸hə, nap-)

noun

  1. a flammable, volatile, oily liquid produced by the fractional distillation of petroleum: it is the fraction that boils between gasoline and kerosene and is used as a fuel, solvent, and illuminant
  2. petroleum
  3. any of several flammable, volatile liquids produced by the distillation of coal tar, wood, coal, and other carbonaceous materials

Etymology: L < Gr naphtha, naphtha, bitumen < Pers neft, pitch < ? IE base *nebh-, damp, water > Gr nephelē, cloud, fog

naphtha Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: The design is an ISCC involving the operation of a parabolic trough solar plant and a combined-cycle gas turbine using naphtha.

Modifies a noun

  • cracker: BASF is investing 200 million Euros to expand the capacity of its naphtha steam cracker at its site in Antwerp, Belgium.
  • stain: Wax fillers for instance will repel or be softened by white spirit based wood dyes, naphtha stains and wax polish.
  • fraction: Cracking The crude oil product which has the biggest demand is gasoline, which is made from the naphtha fraction.
  • steam: BASF is investing 200 million Euros to expand the capacity of its naphtha steam cracker at its site in Antwerp, Belgium.

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