naphthol

(naf′t̸hōl′, -t̸hôl′; nap′-)

noun

either of two white, crystalline isomeric compounds, CHOH, derived from naphthalene and used as antiseptics and in dyes, pharmaceuticals, etc.

Origin: naphth(alene) + -ol

See naphthol in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An organic compound, C₁₀H₇OH, occurring in two isomeric forms, alpha-naphthol and beta-naphthol.

Origin:

Origin: naphth(alene)

Origin: + -ol²

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