naphthylamine
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noun \naf-ˈthi-lə-ˌmēn, ÷nap-\Definition of NAPHTHYLAMINE
: either of two isomeric crystalline bases C10H9N used especially as dye intermediates
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First Known Use: 1857
naph·thyl·amine
noun \naf-ˈthil-ə-ˌmēn, nap-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of NAPHTHYLAMINE
: either of two isomeric crystalline bases C10H9N that are used especially in synthesizing dyes; especially : one (β–naphthylamine) with the amino group in the beta position that has been demonstrated to cause bladder cancer in individuals exposed to it while working in the dye industry
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