aniline
[ an-l-in, -ahyn ]
/ ˈæn l ɪn, -ˌaɪn /
noun
Also called aniline oil, aminobenzine, phenylamine. Chemistry. a colorless, oily, slightly water-soluble liquid, C6H5NH2, usually derived from nitrobenzene by reduction: used chiefly in the synthesis of dyes and drugs.
adjective
pertaining to or derived from aniline: aniline colors.
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Also an·i·lin [an-l-in]. /ˈæn l ɪn/.
Words nearby aniline
Anik, anil, anile, anilide, anilinction, aniline, aniline black, aniline blue, aniline dye, aniline hydrochloride, anilingus
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British Dictionary definitions for aniline
aniline
/ (ˈænɪlɪn, -ˌliːn) /
noun
a colourless oily pungent poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. Formula: C 6 H 5 NH 2Also called: phenylamine
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Medical definitions for aniline
aniline
n.
An oily, poisonous benzene derivative used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
adj.
Derived from aniline.
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Scientific definitions for aniline
aniline
[ ăn′ə-lĭn ]
A colorless, oily, poisonous compound used in the manufacture of rubber, dyes, resins, pharmaceuticals, and varnishes. Aniline is an amine of benzene. Chemical formula: C6H7N.
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