semidine

noun

semi·​dine

ˈseməˌdīn,

-də̇n

plural -s

: any of a group of bases that are ortho and para amino derivatives of diphenylamine and are usually formed by a molecular rearrangement of hydrazo compounds (as p -RC₆H₄NHNHC₆H₅→ p,p′-RC₆H₄NHC₆H₄NH₂)

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary semi- + benzidine

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