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naphtha

noun
/ˈnæfθə/

Meaning

A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.

Example Sentences

The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.

Synonyms

petroleum, solvent, fuel, kerosene

Antonyms

water, nonflammable liquid

Collocations

naphtha solvent, naphtha gas, crude naphtha, naphtha production

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