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rosaniline


Definition of rosaniline

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a reddish-brown synthetic compound which is a base used in making a number of red dyes, notably fuchsin.
    • A triphenylmethane derivative; chemical formula: C20H19N3

Origin:

mid 19th century: from rose1 + aniline

rosaniline in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of rosaniline in the US English dictionary