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aniline definition

ani·line (an′ə lin, -lēn′, -līn′)

noun

a colorless, poisonous, oily liquid, CHNH, a derivative of benzene used in making dyes, resins, rubber additives, fungicides, herbicides, etc., and in organic synthesis

Etymology: Ger anilin: see anil & -ine

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