Etymology of the English word naphtha
the English word
naphthaderived from the Late Latin word
naphtha (naphtha; flammable, volitile petro-liquid)
derived from the Greek word
naphtha, νάφθα
Date
The earliest known usage of naphtha in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
naphthene,
naphthyl,
naphthalene,
naphthaceneUsage
Word found in Modern English
