Definitions for tolidines

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tolidines tol·i·dine

Spelling: [tol-i-deen, -din]

IPA: /ˈtɒl ɪˌdin, -dɪn/

Tolidines is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 524 anagrams from letters in tolidines (deiilnost).

Definitions for tolidines

noun

1. any of several isomeric derivatives of biphenyl containing two methyl and two amino groups, especially the ortho isomer that is used as a reagent and in the preparation of dyes.

Origin of tolidines

First recorded in 1895-1900; tol(uene) + -id³ + -ine²

Examples for tolidines

It is impossible to attempt to specify by name any of these recent benzidine and tolidine dyes.

Thus diazotised benzidine and tolidine combine with salicylic acid to form valuable yellow azo-dyes known as “chrysamines.”