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naphthalene
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/nɐftɐˈlinɐ/naf·ta·li·na
Definition
1A white, crystalline, aromatic hydrocarbon (naphthalene) used chiefly in mothballs.
Usage examples
“The distinct smell of naphthalene filled the old trunk.”
“Mothballs are made from naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene.”