aniline

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Exposed in an atmosphere laden with water and aniline, the aniline will be absorbed in those parts where the solution remains acid and in proportion to the remaining acidity.”

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  1. noun A colorless, oily, poisonous benzene derivative, C6H5NH2, used in the manufacture of rubber, dyes, resins, pharmaceuticals, and varnishes.
  2. adjective Derived from aniline.

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  1. anil + -ine2.

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  1. from anil (with reference to the brilliant violet and indigo dyes which, with others, are prepared from aniline) + -ine.
 

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/ˈænɪlɪn/
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