What does naphtha mean?
A volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture derived from petroleum, used as a solvent, fuel, or in the production of other chemicals. It is also known as petrol or gasoline in some countries.
Example
"The refinery used naphtha to extract the valuable components from the crude oil."
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