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tolidine

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tol⋅i⋅dine

  [tol-i-deen, -din]
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–noun Chemistry.
any of several isomeric derivatives of biphenyl containing two methyl and two amino groups, esp. the ortho isomer that is used as a reagent and in the preparation of dyes.
Origin:
1895–1900; tol(uene) + -id 3 + -ine 2
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tol·i·dine   (tŏl'ĭ-dēn')   
n.  Any of several isomeric bases, C14H16N2, derived from toluene, one of which is used as a reagent to test for gold and for chlorine in water.

[tol(uene) + -id(e) + -ine2.]
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