naphthylic

/næfθɪlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to naphthalene or its compounds.

“The naphthylic properties of the substance made it difficult to handle.”

2. noun

A compound containing naphthalene.

“The chemist studied the naphthylic structure of the molecule.”

Synonyms

  • aromatic
  • hydrocarbon

Antonyms

  • aliphatic
  • unsaturated