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naphthoic
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naphthoic, a.
Pertaining to, derived from, or related to, naphthalene; -- used to designate any one of a series of carboxyl derivatives, called naphthoic acids of the general formula C10H7.COOH , such as 1-naphthoic acid . [1913 Webster]
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