acenaphthene
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A colorless solid chemical used to make dyes and other chemicals
- noun
- /ˌæsəˈnæθiːn/
- Specialized
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acenafeno
- Industrial processes often use acenaphthene as a starting material for making dyes.
Examples
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Coal tar is a major source of acenaphthene in chemical manufacturing.
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Researchers studied the effects of acenaphthene exposure on aquatic life.
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Acenaphthene is a key ingredient in some dyes.
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The chemical structure of acenaphthene is quite complex.
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Industrial processes often use acenaphthene as a starting material for making dyes.
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Coal tar is a major source of acenaphthene in chemical manufacturing.
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Acenaphthene is a key ingredient in some acenaphthene dyes.
Surface Forms
acenaphthene singular
acenaphthenes plural
Etymology
Acenaphthene contains the part naphth- from naphtha, which means 'oil', and this is the same part you see in naphthalene, the chemical used in mothballs. The ending -ene shows it is an oil-based chemical, so the name helps you remember it is a substance from coal tar used to make dyes.
