naphthene

[ naf-theen, nap- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of a group of hydrocarbon ring compounds of the general formula, C n H 2n , derivatives of cyclopentane and cyclohexane, found in certain petroleums.

naphthene

/ ˈnæp-; ˈnæfθiːn /

noun

1. any of a class of cycloalkanes, mainly derivatives of cyclopentane, found in petroleum

naphthene

/ năf′thēn′,năp′- /

1. See cycloalkane

Other Words From

• naph·the·nic [naf-, thee, -nik, -, then, -ik, nap-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of naphthene¹

First recorded in 1840–50; naphth- + -ene

Word History and Origins

Origin of naphthene¹

C20: from naphtha + -ene