anil
nounEtymology From Middle French anil, Portuguese anil.
1
The indigo shrub; or the indigo dye obtained from the plant.
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any imine in which the N-radical is a phenyl (or substituted phenyl) group.
3
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences 1,4-Benzoquinones including chloranil, DDQ, bromanil, & cyanil.
- Related terms
- aniline