anilinophilic
|an-i-lin-o-phil-ic|
/ˌænɪlɪnəˈfɪlɪk/
having an affinity for aniline
Etymology
'anilinophilic' originates from modern scientific formation combining the noun 'aniline' and the Greek-derived suffix '-philic' (from Greek 'philos' meaning 'loving' or 'affinity for').
'anilinophilic' was coined in chemical nomenclature by attaching the suffix '-philic' to 'aniline' (the word 'aniline' itself came into English via French 'aniline', ultimately from Portuguese 'anil' and Arabic 'al-nil', historically referring to indigo-related substances).
Initially related to the substance name 'aniline' (originally associated with indigo-derived products), the modern compound adjective 'anilinophilic' has come to mean specifically 'having an affinity for aniline' in chemical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or tendency of being anilinophilic; 'anilinophilia' is the noun form denoting affinity for aniline.
The anilinophilia of the adsorbent explains its selectivity.
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Noun 2
a person or material that shows an affinity for aniline; 'anilinophile' describes such an entity.
The researchers described the catalyst as an anilinophile because it binds aniline preferentially.
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Adjective 1
having an affinity for aniline; showing preferential attraction, adsorption, solubility, or chemical interaction with aniline.
The polymer surface is anilinophilic and selectively absorbs aniline from the mixture.
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Adjective 2
preferentially soluble or miscible in aniline (used of solvents, solutes, or phases in chemistry).
Certain dyes are anilinophilic, dissolving readily in aniline-based solvents.
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