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What Naphthalene Is Distilled From Crossword Clue

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99%3Exact Match!
noun

• any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

• a man who serves as a sailor

verb

• coat with tar

32%5Naphthalene repels them
noun

• typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

32%8Naphthalene or camphor sphere
noun

• a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing

verb

• put into long-term storage

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