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naphtha

/naf-thuh, nap-/US // ˈnæf θə, ˈnæp- //UK // (ˈnæfθə, ˈnæp-) //

石脑油,石油,石蜡,石油

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a colorless, volatile petroleum distillate, usually an intermediate product between gasoline and benzine, used as a solvent, fuel, etc.Compare mineral spirits.
    • : any of various similar liquids distilled from other products.
    • : petroleum.

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Examples

  • It was a terrifying bombardment of rocks, palm trunks and flaming naphtha.

  • It furnishes naphtha, and the stone called Gangitis,534 which drives away reptiles.

  • He's perfectly grand, and I'm going to see if he won't give me a naphtha launch.

  • The naphtha will evaporate and leave a thin coating of firmly-adhering gutta percha behind.

  • Aaron, carrying the naphtha lantern, led the way across the strip of new-plowed soil.

  • On breaking these masses, and laying open the fissures, the substance assumed the form of naphtha.