naphthalin

/næfˈθælɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, oily liquid derived from coal tar, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, and other chemicals.

“The factory produced naphthalin as a byproduct of its coal tar processing.”

Synonyms

  • moth ball
  • napthalene

Antonyms

  • corrosive
  • oxidant