aniline

noun

an·​i·​line ˈa-nə-lən How to pronounce aniline (audio)
: 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 See all Example Sentences for aniline 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of aniline was in 1842

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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 How to pronounce aniline (audio)
: an oily poisonous liquid that is used in making dyes

Medical Definition

aniline

noun
an·​i·​line ˈan-ᵊl-ən How to pronounce aniline (audio)
: 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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