betanaphthol

/ˌbiːtəˈnæfθɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound used as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis.

“The chemist used betanaphthol as a solvent in the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • dibenzylnaphthol
  • naphthol

Antonyms

  • insoluble compound
  • non-solvent