naphthalated

adjective

naph·​tha·​lat·​ed

ˈnafthəˌlātə̇d,

÷ napth-

: cleaned with naphtha to preserve its strength and resiliency

naphthalated wool

Word History

Etymology

naphthalene + -ate + -ed

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