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- [dek-uh-hahy-droh-naf-thuh-leen, -nap-]
- /ˌdɛk əˌhaɪ droʊˈnæf θəˌlin, -ˈnæp-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dek-uh-hahy-droh-naf-thuh-leen, -nap-]
- /ˌdɛk əˌhaɪ droʊˈnæf θəˌlin, -ˈnæp-/
Definitions of decahydronaphthalene word
- noun decahydronaphthalene a colorless, aromatic liquid, C 10 H 18 , insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol and ether: used as a solvent for oils, fats, etc., in cleaning fluids, lubricants, etc. 1
- noun decahydronaphthalene (organic chemistry) A bicyclic cycloalkane consisting of two fused cyclohexane rings; it is used as an industrial solvent. 0
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Origin of decahydronaphthalene
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; deca- + hydro-2 + naphthalene
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Parts of speech for Decahydronaphthalene
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decahydronaphthalene popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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