adjective
- of, relating to, or derived from naphthalene or naphtha
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Naphthalic compounds are commonly used in the production of dyes and pigments.
- The naphthalic acid was extracted from the crude oil sample.
- Naphthalic anhydride is an important intermediate in organic synthesis.
- The naphthalic structure contains two fused benzene rings.