aminobenzene
|a-mi-no-ben-zene|
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/əˌmiːnoʊˈbɛnziːn/
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/əˌmiːnəʊˈbɛnziːn/
aniline compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminobenzene' originates from 'amino' and 'benzene', where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'benzene' refers to the aromatic hydrocarbon structure.
Historical Evolution
'aminobenzene' was derived from the combination of 'amino' and 'benzene' to describe the chemical structure of aniline.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the chemical structure of aniline, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aminobenzene is another name for aniline, a colorless, oily liquid used in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, and plastics.
Aminobenzene is a key ingredient in the production of polyurethane.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 09:51