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naphthol

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naphthol /ˈnafθɒl /
noun [mass noun] Chemistry a crystalline solid derived from naphthalene, used to make antiseptics and dyes.
Chemical formula: C10H7OH; two isomers, especially naphthalen-2-ol (β-naphthol).