naphthalene
Fused benzene rings
Naphthalene is a white crystalline compound derived from coal tar or petroleum, with a distinctive pungent odor.
It's the active ingredient in traditional mothballs and has industrial uses in dyes, resins, and solvents.
The smell of naphthalene evokes closets and stored woolens: The trunk reeked of naphthalene.
Carbonized fuel residue
- dyesPigments for staining materials
- plasticizersAdditives increasing material pliability
- resinsViscous plant-derived polymers
- surfactantsAgents reducing surface tension
dispersants · synthesis · production · manufacturing · indigo · precursor · raw material · petrochemical
Prone to ignition
- combustibleCapable of burning
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- sublimationSolid to gas directly
vapors · inhalation · skin contact · MSDS · ventilation · exposure · poisoning · child safety
Built-in storage chamber
- woolensGarments of sheep fiber
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- cedarDurable, fragrant conifer
garments · sweaters · linens · protection · deterrent · clothes · fabric · seasonal
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- organicFrom living matter
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- coal-tarCarbonization-derived black liquid
ring · structure · carbon · hydrogen · white · crystalline · sublimation · flammable
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- organicFrom living matter
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
hydrogen · fused ring · crystalline · planar · conjugated · molecular · chemical formula
Solid to gas directly
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- vaporizationConversion to gas
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- airborneTraveling through air
diffusion · emission · gaseous · dispersal · off-gassing · volatile · room-temperature · gradual
Sharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- chemical smellArtificial, harsh odor
- tarryDelay one's leaving
medicinal · distinctive · penetrating · strong · noxious · recognizable · lingering · pervasive
Toxic agent targeting pests
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- pest-controlManaging unwanted organisms
larvae · silverfish · termites · cockroaches · infestation · exterminate · fumigant · biocide
coal tar
Carbonized fuel residue
- dyesPigments for staining materials
- plasticizersAdditives increasing material pliability
- resinsViscous plant-derived polymers
surfactants · dispersants · synthesis · production · manufacturing · indigo · precursor · raw material · petrochemical
flammable
Prone to ignition
- combustibleCapable of burning
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
sublimation · vapors · inhalation · skin contact · MSDS · ventilation · exposure · poisoning · child safety · environmental pollutant
closet
Built-in storage chamber
- woolensGarments of sheep fiber
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
cedar · garments · sweaters · linens · protection · deterrent · clothes · fabric · seasonal · packing
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- organicFrom living matter
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
coal-tar · ring · structure · carbon · hydrogen · white · crystalline · sublimation · flammable · petrochemical
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- organicFrom living matter
carbon · hydrogen · fused ring · crystalline · planar · conjugated · molecular · chemical formula
sublimation
Solid to gas directly
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- vaporizationConversion to gas
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
airborne · diffusion · emission · gaseous · dispersal · off-gassing · volatile · room-temperature · gradual
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- chemical smellArtificial, harsh odor
tarry · medicinal · distinctive · penetrating · strong · noxious · recognizable · lingering · pervasive · irritating
insecticide
Toxic agent targeting pests
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
pest-control · larvae · silverfish · termites · cockroaches · infestation · exterminate · fumigant · biocide · household
- benzofused ringsbenzodiazepine, indole, coumarin, flavone, isoflavone
- bicyclicspurine, indole
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alcohol, alkane, ethane, propane
- carcinogensasbestos, benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, tobacco smoke
- mothproofingmothballs, cedar chest, cedar closet, cedar blocks, cedar chips
- pollutantspollutants, pollutant, contaminant, contaminants, toxin