aniline
/ˈænɪlɪn/
noun
- An oily, colorless or pale yellow liquid chemical compound used to make dyes, medicines, and plastics.
- Workers must handle aniline carefully because it is toxic.
- The factory produces aniline for use in the textile industry.
- Aniline is a key ingredient in many synthetic dyes.
adjective
- Relating to or derived from aniline.
- Aniline derivatives are found in some pharmaceuticals.
- The aniline process revolutionized the dye industry in the 19th century.
- They used aniline compounds to create the vibrant colors in the fabric.