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Definitions for Naphtha

[1] a colorless, volatile petroleum distillate, usually an intermediate product between gasoline and benzine, used as a solvent, fuel, etc. Compare mineral spirits.
[2] any of various similar liquids distilled from other products.
[3] petroleum.
[4] a distillation product from coal tar boiling in the approximate range 80–170°C and containing aromatic hydrocarbons
[5] a distillation product from petroleum boiling in the approximate range 100–200°C and containing aliphatic hydrocarbons: used as a solvent and in petrol
[6] an obsolete name for petroleum

Words related to Naphtha

gasoline, gas, fuel, petrol, kerosene

Words nearby Naphtha

naperville, napery, naphtali, naphtalite, naphth-, naphtha, naphthacene, naphthalene, naphthalize, naphthene, naphthol

Origin of Naphtha

1565–75; < Latin < Greek náphthas, perhaps < Iranian *nafta, derivative of *nab- to be damp; compare Avestan napta- damp, Persian naft naphtha

Other words from Naphtha

naph·thous , adjective

Word origin for Naphtha

C16: via Latin from Greek, of Iranian origin; related to Persian neft naphtha

Synonyms for Naphtha

crude oil, fossil fuel, fuel, gas, gasoline, kerosene, natural gas, petrol