anilinophile
|an-i-lin-o-phile|
/ˌænɪˈliːnəfaɪl/
aniline-dye-loving; readily stained by aniline dyes
Etymology
'anilinophile' originates from Greek via modern scientific formation, combining 'aniline' (from German 'Anilin', ultimately from Spanish 'añil' < Arabic 'an-nīl' < Sanskrit 'nīla', ‘indigo/blue’) and the Greek-derived suffix '-phile' from 'phílos', meaning 'loving' or 'fond of'.
'Aniline' became established in 19th‑century chemistry; English then formed the compound term 'anilinophile' by adding the combining vowel and the suffix '-phile', yielding the modern scientific English word 'anilinophile'.
Initially, it meant ‘having an affinity for aniline(-derived) dyes,’ and this technical meaning has remained stable in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cell, tissue, or substance that has a strong affinity for aniline dyes and stains readily with them.
Under the microscope, the anilinophile stood out against the surrounding tissue.
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Adjective 1
showing affinity for aniline dyes; readily stained by aniline dyes.
The sample showed an anilinophile response to the dye, revealing fine cellular details.
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