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V.M.&P NAPHTHA [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Petrochemistry
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

Any of a number of narrow-boiling-range fractions of petroleum, used as thinners in paints and varnish.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie du pétrole
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Le naphte provient d'un mélange de carbures aromatiques; il est obtenu par pyrogénation de la houille et est utilisé comme solvant. L'abréviation «V.M.&P.» correspond à l'expression anglaise «varnish makers & painters».

Spanish

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