tolidine

noun tol·i·dine \ˈtä-lə-ˌdēn\

Definition of TOLIDINE

: any of several isomeric aromatic diamines C₁₄H₁₆N₂ that are homologues of benzidine and used especially as dye intermediates

International Scientific Vocabulary tol- + -idine

First Known Use: 1879

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