violaniline

English

Etymology

Blend of violet +‎ aniline.

Noun

violaniline (usually uncountable, plural violanilines)

  1. (chemistry) An induline dyestuff made from aniline and formerly used as a substitute for indigo in dyeing wool and silk.

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