What is another word for naphtha?

Pronunciation: [nˈafθə] (IPA)

Naphtha is a term used in the oil refining industry, and it also has synonyms or alternate names used interchangeably. These synonyms include white gas, ligroin, petroleum ether, or benzine. They all refer to a highly volatile, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly when exposed to air. Naphtha is used as a solvent in various industries, including paint and varnish, as well as in cleaning agents like lighter fluid. The term naphtha has been used to refer to a wide range of liquids, and its synonyms are used to distinguish between various types of naphtha with different boiling ranges and chemical compositions.

Synonyms for Naphtha:

What are the hypernyms for Naphtha?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    hydrocarbon, flammable liquid, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, oil distillates.

What are the hyponyms for Naphtha?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Naphtha

It was necessary to return with it; and, as men behind the lace-curtained caravans began to make ready the naphtha lights for the evening, we turned into another thoroughfare down which the purple and lamb's-wool and lavender and bright neckerchiefs poured as if down a river-bed.
"The Debit Account"
Oliver Onions
For washing clothes I have found nothing to equal either Fels-naphtha or Frank Siddal's Soap.
"Camp and Trail"
Stewart Edward White
He, I cannot doubt, had invented a machine in which, like myself, he made use of steam or naphtha.
"The Mark Of Cain"
Andrew Lang

Famous quotes with Naphtha

  • All the efforts of several hundred thousand people, crowded in a small space, to disfigure the land on which they lived; all the stone they covered it with to keep it barren; how so diligently every sprouting blade of grass was removed; all the smoke of coal and naphtha; all the cutting down of trees and driving off of cattle could not shut out the spring, even from the city. The sun was shedding its light; the grass, revivified, was blooming forth, where it was left uncut, not only on the greenswards of the boulevard, but between the flag-stones, and the birches, poplars and wild-berry trees were unfolding their viscous leaves; the limes were unfolding their buds; the daws, sparrows and pigeons were joyfully making their customary nests, and the flies were buzzing on the sun-warmed walls. Plants, birds, insects and children were equally joyful. Only men—grown-up men—continued cheating and tormenting themselves and each other. People saw nothing holy in this spring morning, in this beauty of God's world—a gift to all living creatures—inclining to peace, good-will and love, but worshiped their own inventions for imposing their will on each other.
    Leo Tolstoy

Related words: naphtha solubility, naphtha composition, naphtha properties, naphtha boiling point, naphtha in petroleum, naphtha from coal, naphtha from shale

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