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Definition of Aniline

1. Noun. Oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines.

Definition of Aniline

1. n. An organic base belonging to the phenylamines. It may be regarded as ammonia in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced by the radical phenyl. It is a colorless, oily liquid, originally obtained from indigo by distillation, but now largely manufactured from coal tar or nitrobenzene as a base from which many brilliant dyes are made.

2. a. Made from, or of the nature of, aniline.

Definition of Aniline

1. Noun. (organic compound) The simplest aromatic amine, C₆H₅NH₂, synthesized by the reduction of nitrobenzene; it is a colourless oily basic poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals. ¹

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Definition of Aniline

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aniline

1. An organic base belonging to the phenylamines. It may be regarded as ammonia in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced by the radical phenyl. It is a colourless, oily liquid, originally obtained from indigo by distillation, but now largely manufactured from coal tar or nitrobenzene as a base from which many brilliant dyes are made. See: Anil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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