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aminobenzine

|a-mi-no-ben-zine|

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/əˌmiːnoʊˈbɛnziːn/

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/əˌmiːnəʊˈbɛnziːn/

aromatic amine

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aminobenzine' 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

'aminobenzine' changed from the combination of 'amino' and 'benzene' to form the modern English word 'aminobenzine'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a compound containing an amino group attached to a benzene ring', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

aminobenzine is a chemical compound, also known as aniline, used in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, and plastics.

Aminobenzine is a key ingredient in the production of synthetic dyes.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/16 10:06