naphthoic

/næfˈθoʊɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or derived from naphtha.

“The naphthoic compounds were discovered by the team of researchers.”

2. noun

A compound containing the naphthenic radical.

“The chemist studied the properties of naphthoic acids.”

Synonyms

  • naphthenic
  • petroleum-based

Antonyms

  • biological
  • organic