Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for naphtha. Search instead for naphthyls.
Definitions

naphtha

[naf-thuh, nap-] / ˈnæf θə, ˈnæp- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

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

Local media said the snack-maker has seen its procurement of printing ink compromised by shortages of naphtha, an oil byproduct used in a wide range of industries.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

Artience, a Japan-based printing ink manufacturer, said in April it planned to raise prices for its printing ink for plastic and paper products by 20%, citing the naphtha shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

In April, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the country was broadening its supply of naphtha to include more sources outside the Middle East, such as the US.

From BBC May 12, 2026

He was holding a naphtha lamp, and his hand was trembling.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




Vocabulary lists containing naphtha


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training