萘 (nài) - Naphthalene — a white crystalline hydrocarbon used in

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Naphthalene — a white crystalline hydrocarbon used in mothballs and as a chemical intermediate.

Naphthalene — a white crystalline hydrocarbon used in

Usage highlights

Naphthalene ballNaphthalene derivativeNaphthalene ringNaphthalene sulfonateNaphthalene seriesNaphthalene structure

Synonyms

  • 樟脑丸— mothball (common name, though technically camphor balls)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mothballs contain naphthalene (萘丸).
  • Naphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon (芳香烃).
  • The chemical formula of naphthalene is C₁₀H₈ (化学式).
  • Naphthalene is used in dye production (染料生产).

Collocations

  • Naphthalene ball(萘丸)
  • Naphthalene derivative(萘衍生物)
  • Naphthalene ring(萘环)
  • Naphthalene sulfonate(萘磺酸盐)
  • Naphthalene series(萘系)
  • Naphthalene structure(萘结构)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 萘 is a modern chemical term with no significant historical cultural usage.
  • The character was created specifically for scientific nomenclature in Chinese.
  • It carries purely technical/scientific connotations without traditional literary associations.

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