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anilineMain Entry: an·i·line Pronunciation: \ˈa-nəl-ən\ Function: noun 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 Date: 1849 : an oily liquid poisonous amine C6H5NH2 obtained especially by the reduction of nitrobenzene and used chiefly in organic synthesis (as of dyes)
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