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naphtha

[naf-thuh, nap-] / ˈnæf θə, ˈnæp- /


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A key raw material for many of these plastic goods is ethylene, which is derived from naphtha, an oil by-product.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

This is because of shortages of naphtha -- a byproduct of oil -- caused by the Middle East war, he said.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

Asian chemicals companies will most likely buy more naphtha when it becomes available.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 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

The lights were going on in the Hall; she could see the stained-glass windows gradually beginning to glow as a servant moved up the tables lighting the naphtha lamps.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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