benzidine
[ ben-zi-deen, -din ]
/ ˈbɛn zɪˌdin, -dɪn /
noun Chemistry.
a grayish, crystalline, slightly water-soluble, basic compound, C12H12N2, usually derived from nitrobenzene: used chiefly in the synthesis of certain azo dyes, especially Congo red.
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Benzidine (Wallis) has also been suggested for the detection of free chlorine.
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British Dictionary definitions for benzidine
benzidine
/ (ˈbɛnzɪˌdiːn, -dɪn) /
noun
a grey or reddish poisonous crystalline powder that is used mainly in the manufacture of dyes, esp Congo red. Formula: NH 2 (C 6 H 4) 2 NH 2
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Medical definitions for benzidine
benzidine
[ bĕn′zĭ-dēn′ ]
n.
A yellowish, white, or reddish-gray crystalline powder used in dyes and to detect blood.
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Scientific definitions for benzidine
benzidine
[ bĕn′zĭ-dēn′ ]
A yellowish, white, or reddish-gray crystalline powder that is produced synthetically and is carcinogenic. It is used in making dyes, as a reagent, and in detecting blood stains. Chemical formula: C12H12N2.
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