noun
- Plural of diphenylamine; organic compounds consisting of two phenyl groups bonded to a nitrogen atom, used as antioxidants and in chemical synthesis.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Diphenylamines are commonly used as antioxidants in rubber and plastic manufacturing.
- The chemist synthesized several diphenylamines for the research project.
- Diphenylamines help prevent degradation of polymers exposed to heat and light.
- Industrial applications of diphenylamines include stabilization of explosives and propellants.