Definitions for aniline

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aniline an·i·line

Spelling: [an-l-in, -ahyn]

IPA: /ˈæn l ɪn, -ˌaɪn/

Aniline is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 90 anagrams from letters in aniline (aeiilnn).

Definitions for aniline

noun

1. Also called aniline oil, aminobenzine, phenylamine. 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:

Origin of aniline

First recorded in 1840-50; anil + -ine²

Examples for aniline

For what are aniline, paraffine, naphtha, and carbolic acid used?

But aniline was of use to others besides the theoretical chemist.

How does its application to wood effect the color and value of aniline stain?

When acted upon by potash it becomes converted into aniline.

Unfortunately, the facility with which aniline dyes can be used is not unknown.

A woman is worth more than to be subordinated to an aniline dye.

Dissolve the aniline in the alcohol and add the other ingredients.

aniline colors can be used for this purpose, but they must be dissolved in alcohol.

If some special color is desired, tint the mixture with aniline.

The resulting compound is known as aniline, a liquid boiling at 182°.