-ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary amin- + phenol; originally formed in German
1. : any of three crystalline compounds NH 2 C 6 H 4 OH derived from phenol, distinguished as ortho -aminophenol, meta -aminophenol, and para -aminophenol, and used as dye intermediates, the para compound being also used as a fur and hair dye and as a photographic developer
2. usually amino phenol : any amino derivative of a phenol