
naph·thyl·amine
n : either of two isomeric crystalline bases C10H9N that are used esp. in synthesizing dyes : esp : one (b-naphthylamine) with the amino group in the beta position that has been demonstrated to cause bladder cancer in individuals exposed to it while working in the dye industry .
                  
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