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naphtha

[naf-thuh, nap-] / ˈnæf θə, ˈnæp- /


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The NOC condemned similar attacks in past days in Zawiya, including two drone strikes on a naphtha reservoir and a water desalination plant.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Around 60 percent of the naphtha imported to Asia comes from the Gulf.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Importers will need to rebuild depleted crude-oil reserves and stockpile more naphtha, jet fuel and other oil-derived products to prepare for another shock.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

The new monochrome packages will go on sale in Japan May 25, Calbee said, blaming difficulties procuring raw materials such as naphtha, a petrochemical used in paints and inks.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

That was something else to think of: the matches were running out, and so was the naphtha for the stove; she must keep the fire alight day and night from now on.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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