noun
- a colorless, oily liquid organic compound derived from benzene, used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, and pharmaceuticals
Usage: also spelled aniline; chemistry term; toxic if ingested or absorbed through skin
Examples
- Anilin is a key raw material in the production of synthetic dyes.
- The chemist carefully handled the anilin solution in the laboratory.
- Anilin derivatives are used to create many common industrial chemicals.
- The textile industry relies heavily on anilin-based dyes for coloring fabrics.