NAPHTHOIC

Naph*tho"ic, a. (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, derived from, or related to, naphthalene; -- used specifically to designate any one of a series of carboxyl derivatives, called naphthoic acids.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DOUBLETREE

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