First Known Use: 1849
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aniline
noun an·i·line \ˈa-nəl-ən\
Definition of ANILINE
: an oily liquid poisonous amine C6H5NH2 obtained especially by the reduction of nitrobenzene and used chiefly in organic synthesis (as of dyes)
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Origin of ANILINE
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blue
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aniline
noun an·i·line \ˈan-əl-ən\
Medical Definition of ANILINE
: an oily liquid poisonous amine C6H5NH2 obtained especially by the reduction of nitrobenzene and used chiefly in organic synthesis (as of dyes and pharmaceuticals)
—aniline adjective
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