noun
- a colorless, oily liquid organic compound derived from benzene, used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, and pharmaceuticals
Usage: chemistry; also called phenylamine
Examples
- Aniline is a key raw material in the production of synthetic dyes.
- The chemist carefully handled the aniline solution in the laboratory.
- Aniline derivatives are widely used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- The textile industry relies on aniline-based dyes for coloring fabrics.
- Aniline was first synthesized in the early 19th century.