phenylenediamine

noun

Any of the three isomeric di-amino-benzenes, used as intermediates in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, plastics etc.

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Meanings

nounphenylenediamine (plural phenylenediamines)

plural phenylenediamines

  1. chemistryAny of the three isomeric di-amino-benzenes, used as intermediates in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, plastics etc.
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