Anil
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anil is a noun meaning The indigo shrub; or the indigo dye obtained from the plant.
Meaning
The indigo shrub; or the indigo dye obtained from the plant.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) Any imine in which the N-radical is a phenyl (or substituted phenyl) group.
- (organic chemistry) 1,4-Benzoquinones including chloranil, DDQ, bromanil, & cyanil.
Word Forms
- anils
Synonyms for anil
Depending on context, synonyms include indigo, indigotin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include indigotin, indigo, dyestuff, anilo, anilao, alkanet.
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