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anil
noun
an·il
\ˈanəl\
Definition of anil
-s
: a Schiff base derived from an aromatic amine; especially : one derived from aniline the anil C6H5CH:NC6H5 of benzaldehyde
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Origin and Etymology of anil
International Scientific Vocabulary, from aniline
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