anil

noun

an·​il

ˈanᵊl

plural -s

: a Schiff base derived from an aromatic amine

especially : one derived from aniline

the anil C₆H₅CH:NC₆H₅ of benzaldehyde

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from aniline

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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