Definition

A chemical compound derived from aniline, used in dyes and as a reagent in laboratories.

Example

The scientist used toluidin to test the chemical reaction in the lab.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of toluidin?

No, I haven't! What is it?

It's actually an alternative spelling for toluidine, used in some chemistry contexts.

That sounds interesting! I should look it up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toluidin is derived from the word 'toluidine', which comes from 'toluidine' (a compound name) and the suffix '-in' (used in chemistry to denote substances). The root 'toluidine' itself is derived from 'toluene' (a chemical compound) and 'amine' (a type of organic compound). Therefore, toluidin refers to a chemical substance related to toluene and amine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'toluene' as the base chemical and '-in' as indicating a substance, helping you remember that toluidin is a chemical compound related to toluene.

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