How to Use naphthalene in a Sentence
naphthalene
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These small spheres work by releasing a pesticide into the air, typically either naphthalene or 1,4-dichlorobenzene.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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These small spheres work by releasing a pesticide into the air, typically either naphthalene or 1,4-dichlorobenzene.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Mothballs are pesticide products made from naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, and, as with any pesticide, certain precautions should be taken and proper instructions need to be followed for success.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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Orbital Arc’s use of naphthalene aids in their shrinking of product costs, which the company claims is at 25 to 33 percent of traditional Hall thrusters.
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Perri Thaler,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are several kinds of events companies must report to the federal government, including deaths and releases of particular chemicals, such as chlorine, naphthalene and vinyl chloride.
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Philip Steenstra,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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Top pollutants reported at facilities include chromium compounds, benzene, polycyclic aromatic compounds, cadmium compounds, nickel compounds, arsenic compounds, quinoline, manganese compounds, lead compounds and naphthalene, according to the study.
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Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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