Meaning Of The Word Naphthol

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naphthol in American English
either of two white, crystalline isomeric compounds, C10H7OH, derived from naphthalene and used as antiseptics and in dyes, pharmaceuticals, etc.
noun: either of two isomeric hydroxyl derivatives, C10H7OH, of naphthalene (alpha-naphthol or 1-naphthol and beta-naphthol or 2-naphthol), white or yellowish crystals, with a phenolic odor, that darken on exposure to light: used chiefly in dyes, drugs, perfumes

naphthol in British English
noun: a white crystalline solid having two isomeric forms, alpha-naphthol, used in dyes, and beta-naphthol, used in dyes and as an antioxidant. Formula: C10 H7OH

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