Aniline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæ.nɪ.lin/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aniline is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The simplest aromatic amine, C₆H₅NH₂, synthesized by the reduction of nitrobenzene; it is a colourless oily basic poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The simplest aromatic amine, C₆H₅NH₂, synthesized by the reduction of nitrobenzene; it is a colourless oily basic poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Example Sentences
The page was indeed still damp and the scent of fresh aniline dye flooded Millie with euphoria. It was perhaps her favorite smell.
Word Forms
- anilines
Synonyms for aniline
Depending on context, synonyms include aminobenzene, phenylamine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phenylamine, dimethyl, anilin, aminobenzene, anilino, phenylaniline.
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