1. Plural of benzidine; organic chemical compounds derived from benzidine, used historically in dye manufacturing and as reagents in chemical analysis.
Usage: technical; chemistry; often used in industrial or laboratory contexts

Examples

• Benzidins were widely employed in the textile industry for producing azo dyes.
• The laboratory technician handled benzidins with appropriate safety precautions.
• Historical use of benzidins in dye production has been restricted due to health concerns.
• Benzidins serve as important intermediates in organic synthesis.
• The chemical properties of benzidins make them useful for certain analytical tests.