Lexic.us

Definition of Naphthol

1. Noun. Either of two phenols derived from naphthalene.

Definition of Naphthol

1. n. Any one of a series of hydroxyl derivatives of naphthalene, analogous to phenol. In general they are crystalline substances with a phenol (carbolic) odor.

Definition of Naphthol

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Naphthol

1. Any one of a series of hydroxyl derivatives of naphthalene, analogous to phenol. In general they are crystalline substances with a phenol (carbolic) odour. Naphthol blue, Naphthol orange, Naphthol yellow, brilliant dyestuffs produced from certain complex nitrogenous derivatives of naphthol or naphthoquinone. Origin: Naphthalene + -ol. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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