aniline

[ an-l-in, -ahyn ]

noun
  1. Also called aniline oil, aminobenzene, 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
  1. pertaining to or derived from aniline: aniline colors.

Origin of aniline

1
First recorded in 1840–50; anil + -ine2
  • Also an·i·lin [an-l-in]. /ˈæn l ɪn/.

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British Dictionary definitions for aniline

aniline

/ (ˈænɪlɪn, -ˌliːn) /


noun
  1. a colourless oily pungent poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. Formula: C 6 H 5 NH 2: Also called: phenylamine

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Scientific definitions for aniline

aniline

[ ănə-lĭn ]


  1. 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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