aniline

noun

an·​i·​line ˈa-nə-lən 

: an oily liquid poisonous amine C₆H₅NH₂ obtained especially by the reduction of nitrobenzene and used chiefly in organic synthesis (as of dyes)

Examples of aniline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another variation of aniline, called pull-up leather, is embedded with waxes or oils. —Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2023

The company estimated that 4 pounds of aniline, 1.4 pounds of hydrochloric acid and a half pound of DADPM were released in liquid form. —Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 Jan. 2021

This one is made from soft, full-aniline leather and comes in two shades: tan and brown. —Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2022

The sectional is made with charme leather, a full-aniline leather that keeps a lot of the natural variation of material, including the coloring and tone, texture, and even the markings that appear on it. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022

Word History

Etymology

German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blue

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing aniline

• aniline dye

Kids Definition

aniline

noun

an·​i·​line ˈan-ᵊl-ən 

: an oily poisonous liquid that is used in making dyes

Medical Definition

aniline

noun

an·​i·​line ˈan-ᵊl-ən 

: an oily liquid poisonous amine C₆H₅NH₂ obtained especially by the reduction of nitrobenzene and used chiefly in organic synthesis (as of dyes and pharmaceuticals)

aniline adjective