Naphthene

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Noun

Naphthene (plural Naphthenes)

1. ((chemistry{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) any cycloalkane (or alkyl derivative)

Usage notes

• Used principally in the petrochemical industry