aniline

[ an-l-in, -ahyn ]

noun

1. Also called aniline oil,. Chemistry. a colorless, oily, slightly water-soluble liquid, C 6 H 5 NH 2 , usually derived from nitrobenzene by reduction: used chiefly in the synthesis of dyes and drugs.

adjective

1. pertaining to or derived from aniline:

   aniline colors.

aniline

/ -ˌliːn; ˈænɪlɪn /

noun

1. a colourless oily pungent poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. Formula: C 6 H 5 NH 2 Also calledphenylamine

aniline

/ ăn′ə-lĭn /

1. A colorless, oily, poisonous compound used in the manufacture of rubber, dyes, resins, pharmaceuticals, and varnishes. Aniline is an amine of benzene. Chemical formula: C 6 H 7 N.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aniline¹

First recorded in 1840–50; anil + -ine ²

Example Sentences

Aniline, dissolved in hot water, commonly known as water stain and used especially to stain mahogany, is the right kind.

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Chromic acid gives a deep greenish or bluish-black precipitate with aniline and its salts:—2.

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Aniline is a weak base, so that, although a solution be acid, some of the aniline distils over on heating.

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Aniline, an′il-in, n. a product of coal-tar extensively used in dyeing and other industrial arts.

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Aniline-red or cochineal-carmine may be added to improve the color of chopped or ground meats.

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