noun
- Plural of aniline; organic compounds derived from benzene, used in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, and other chemicals.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Anilines are important precursors in the synthesis of many industrial dyes.
- The chemist studied various anilines to develop new pharmaceutical compounds.
- Anilines have been used for over a century in textile manufacturing.
- The laboratory stored several anilines in clearly labeled containers.
- Researchers discovered that certain anilines could be modified to improve their properties.