noun
- plural of naphtha; volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as solvents or in making gasoline
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The refinery produces several grades of naphthas for different industrial uses.
- These naphthas serve as feedstock for petrochemical production.
- The laboratory tested various naphthas for their solvent properties.
- Heavy naphthas are often used in gasoline blending.
- The company imports naphthas from multiple suppliers.
- Light naphthas evaporate more quickly than heavier fractions.