Definitions for alpha-naphthol

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alpha-naphthol al·pha-naph·thol

Spelling: [al-fuh-naf-thawl, -thol, -nap-]

IPA: /ˌæl fəˈnæf θɔl, -θɒl, -ˈnæp-/

Alpha-Naphthol is a 14 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 283 anagrams from letters in alpha-naphthol (-aaahhhllnoppt).

Definitions for alpha-naphthol

noun

1. See under naphthol.
2. either of two isomeric hydroxyl derivatives, C 10 H 7 OH, of naphthalene (alpha-naphthol or 1-naphthol and beta-naphthol or 2-naphthol) white or yellowish crystals, with a phenolic odor, that darken on exposure to light: used chiefly in dyes, drugs, perfumes, and insecticides.

Origin of alpha-naphthol

First recorded in 1840-50; naphth- + -ol¹

Examples for alpha-naphthol

Practically the only phenol that is used is the beta-naphthol; alpha-naphthol is occasionally used, but not often.

alpha-naphthol for dark reds from Primuline, greys from Diamine blues, Neutral grey, etc.