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aniline
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aniline /an·i·line/ (an´i-lin) the parent substance of colors or dyes derived from coal tar; it is an important cause of serious industrial poisoning associated with bone marrow depression as well as methemoglobinemia, and high doses or prolonged exposure may be carcinogenic.
an·i·line or an·i·lin (n-ln)
n.
An oily, poisonous benzene derivative used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
adj.
Derived from aniline.

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She chose to pursue a career in the field of chemistry and, following graduation in 1929, became an apprentice at the Butyrsky Aniline Dye Plant.
Sir William Perkin discovered the first aniline dye in 1856, the first famous artificial color to be derived from the distillation of coal tar.
E[acute accent]The Perkin Medal was created in honor of Sir William Henry Perkin (1838-1907), who at the age of 18 created the world's first synthetic aniline dye, which revolutionized color chemistry and opened up new possibilities for a whole range of industries; most notably, textiles and clothing.
 
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