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calcium naphthenate
Calcium derivative of cycloparaffin hydrocarbon (generally cyclopentane or cyclohexane base) that is a light, sticky, water-insoluble mass; used as a hardening agent in plastic compounds, in waterproofing, adhesives, wood fillers, and varnishes.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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