benzidine

noun

ben·zi·dine | \ˈben-zə-ˌdēn

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Definition of benzidine

: a crystalline diamine base C₁₂H₁₂N₂ prepared from nitrobenzene and used especially in making dyes

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The first known use of benzidine was in 1845

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benzidine

noun

ben·zi·dine | \ˈben-zə-ˌdēn

\

Medical Definition of benzidine

: a crystalline base C₁₂H₁₂N₂ used especially in making dyes and in a test for blood

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