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Term: Phenylamine

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: Also known as aniline, a colorless or slightly yellow liquid compound with a pungent odor. It is used in the production of dyes, rubber chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as a starting material for the synthesis of various organic compounds.

Example sentence: The research team used phenylamine as a precursor in the synthesis of a new class of pharmaceutical compounds.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Referring to or derived from phenylamine.

Example sentence: The scientists conducted an experiment to analyze the phenylamine content in the soil samples.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2: A compound that contains a phenyl group (C6H5).

Example sentence: The organic chemist synthesized a phenylamine derivative for further characterization.

Part of Speech: local usage

Sense 1: In local usage, phenylamine is a slang term to describe a strong, overwhelming smell that is unpleasant.

Example sentence: The abandoned building had a phenylamine-like odor that made it hard to breathe.

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