anil

Meaning

Noun

  • The indigo shrub; or the indigo dye obtained from the plant.
  • Any imine in which the N-radical is a phenyl (or substituted phenyl) group.
  • 1,4-Benzoquinones including chloranil, DDQ, bromanil, & cyanil.

Origin

  • From Middle French anil, Portuguese anil.

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