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What does naphthalene mean?

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  1. A white crystalline hydrocarbon manufactured from coal tar; used in mothballs.
  2. (organic chemistry) An aromatic bicyclic hydrocarbon, C10H8; an acene containing two fused benzene rings.
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Some of these substances are intentionally produced and used, such as naphthalene and anthracene, all with high priorities.
One of the catalysts for fats splitting was obtained by means of benzol, naphthalene, fatty acids and sulfuric acid interaction.
The chemicals that most often exceeded limits were naphthalene, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.
Evaluation of future submissions for the use of naphthalene as a solvent in coating of food cans.
In humans, there is limited evidence of cancer in workers involved in naphthalene production.
Phenols, naphthalene and benzopyrenes are some of the substances in creosote that can reach the groundwater.

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