naphthalic, a. Chem.
(næfˈθælɪk)
[f. as naphthal-ene + -ic.]
Pertaining to, or derived from, naphthalene; esp. naphthalic acid = phthalic acid: see phthalic a.
| 1838 T. Thomson Chem. Org. Bodies 27 Naphthalic acid was discovered and described by M. Laurent. 1859 Chamb. Jrnl. XI. 211 An abominable naphthalic fluid, which is to blind and suffocate the enemy. |