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: 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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Another variation of aniline, called pull-up leather, is embedded with waxes or oils.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2023
The company estimated that 4 pounds of aniline, 1.4 pounds of hydrochloric acid and a half pound of DADPM were released in liquid form.
—Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 Jan. 2021
This one is made from soft, full-aniline leather and comes in two shades: tan and brown.
—Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2022
The sectional is made with charme leather, a full-aniline leather that keeps a lot of the natural variation of material, including the coloring and tone, texture, and even the markings that appear on it.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
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
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined above
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“Aniline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aniline. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
aniline
noun
an·i·line
ˈan-ᵊl-ən
: an oily poisonous liquid that is used in making dyes
Medical Definition
aniline
noun
an·i·line
ˈan-ᵊl-ən
: 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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