aniline dye

American  

noun

Chemistry.

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

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aniline dye British  

noun

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 any synthetic dye originally made from raw materials, such as aniline, obtained from coal tar

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Etymology

Origin of aniline dye

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Socks made with aniline dyes inflamed men’s feet and gave garment workers sores and even bladder cancer.

From National Geographic

Matheson made his fortune in aniline dyes, eventually merging his company with four others to form Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation.

From Forbes

During the workshop, members outlined the eggs in pencil before applying permanent color with beeswax and aniline dyes.

From Washington Times

Strong aniline dyes also came into play, making the color of fabric “more vivid, more lively.”

From New York Times

After the aniline dyes, derived from benzene, came magentas made from toluene, reds from anthracene, pinks from phenol, and indigos from naphthalene.

From Scientific American