benzidine

(benzə dēn′)

noun

a white or reddish crystalline organic base, NHCHCHNH, used in the manufacture of dyes

Origin: < benzene

See benzidine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A yellowish, white, or reddish-gray crystalline powder, NH2C6H4C6H4NH2, used in dyes and to detect blood stains.

Origin:

Origin: benz(ene)

Origin: + -id(e)

Origin: + -ine2

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