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aniline

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an·i·line also an·i·lin  (n-ln)
n.
A colorless, oily, poisonous benzene derivative, C6H5NH2, used in the manufacture of rubber, dyes, resins, pharmaceuticals, and varnishes.
adj.
Derived from aniline.

[anil + -ine.]

aniline [ˈænɪlɪn -ˌliːn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless oily pungent poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. Formula: C6H5NH2 Also called phenylamine

aniline  (n-ln)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aniline - oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
amine, aminoalkane - a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Translations
aniline [ˈænɪliːn]
A. Nanilina f
B. CPD aniline dye NPLcolorante m de anilina
aniline
nAnilin nt; aniline dyeAnilinfarbstoff m
aniline [ˈænɪlɪn] nanilina


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