naphtha

/ˈnæfθə/
noun
  1. A flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used as a solvent or fuel.
    • Workers handled naphtha carefully because it is highly flammable.
    • Naphtha is a key ingredient in some lighter fluids.
    • The factory used naphtha to clean industrial parts.
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