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I find it amazing how "naphtha" can mean crude oil, diesel, kerosene, gasoline or kind of white spirit. EDIT: oh and it comes from Akkadian! how many Akkadian

by yread 5mo ago

I find it amazing how "naphtha" can mean crude oil, diesel, kerosene, gasoline or kind of white spirit. EDIT: oh and it comes from Akkadian! how many Akkadian words do you know?

TheJoeMan 5mo ago
And RP-1 Rocket Fuel and Jet-A Jet Fuel are both Kerosene!
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pfdietz 5mo ago
That etymology is fascinating, thanks.