Naphtha Meaning in English

word

US

ˈnæfθə

NAF-thuh

UK

nˈæfθɐ

NAF-thuh

Definition

A flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons, often used as a solvent or fuel, and as a raw material in the chemical industry.

Usage & Nuances

"Naphtha" is a technical, industrial term mainly found in chemistry, petroleum, and manufacturing contexts. Not used in daily conversation. May refer to different products depending on region or specification (e.g., light naphtha, heavy naphtha).

• Spanish: nafta (química)
• Portuguese (BR): nafta (química)
• Portuguese (PT): nafta (química)
• Chinese (Simplified): 石脑油
• Chinese (Traditional): 石腦油
• Hindi: नैप्था
• Arabic: نافثا
• Bengali: নাফথা
• Russian: нафта
• Japanese: ナフサ
• Vietnamese: naphta
• Korean: 나프타
• Turkish: nafta
• Urdu: نیفتھا
• Indonesian: nafta

Example Sentences

Naphtha is used to make gasoline.

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Factories buy naphtha for chemical processes.

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Naphtha can be dangerous because it is flammable.

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The refinery separates crude oil into products like naphtha and diesel.

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They store naphtha in special tanks for safety reasons.

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Many plastic products start from chemicals like naphtha.

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