naphthous

/ˈnæfθəs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing naphtha or naphthalene.
    • The solvent had a strong naphthous odor that lingered in the room.
    • The naphthous smell in the old factory reminded workers of mothballs.
    • They tested the naphthous residue from the chemical reaction.
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