aniline dye

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noun Chemistry.

any of a large number of synthetic dyes derived from aniline, usually obtained from coal tar.

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Origin of aniline dye

First recorded in 1860–65

Words nearby aniline dye

anil, anile, anilide, aniline, aniline black, aniline dye, aniline hydrochloride, anilingus, anim., anima, animadversion

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How to use aniline dye in a sentence

They dye their hair and alter their clothes, but not enough to attract attention from authorities.
North Korea’s Secret Movie Bootleggers: How Western Films Make It Into the Hermit Kingdom|Lizzie Crocker|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Spilling from the old vehicle were hippies of all eras decked out in tie-dye and top hats bejeweled with feathers and beads.
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The fringes of the scarf lead to a collection of kitsch photos colored in purple dye.
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When John entertained he would fill the bath with ice and sprinkle blue food dye all over it.
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Fame came only after Cohn pressured her to diet, dye her hair, cap her teeth, and change her name.
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Almost thrusting mademoiselle aside, Garnache stood out to face him, the flush of hot anger showing through the dye on his cheeks.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
No; keepe emFor your owne sins, you Rogues, till you repent: Youll dye else and be damnd.
The Fatal Dowry|Philip Massinger
Ile dye first.Farewell, continue merry, and high HeauenKeepe your wife chaste.
The Fatal Dowry|Philip Massinger
In some cases the mordant is added to the dye liquid; in others the material is previously treated with it before being colored.
Philippine Mats|Hugo H. Miller
The plant bears burs containing many small reddish seeds, from the pulp of which the dye is obtained.
Philippine Mats|Hugo H. Miller

British Dictionary definitions for aniline dye

aniline dye

noun

any synthetic dye originally made from raw materials, such as aniline, obtained from coal tar

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