A chemical compound that combines aniline (a synthetic chemical) with properties of antipyrine, formerly used as a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Formed by combining 'anil-' (from aniline, derived from 'anil' the indigo plant) with '-pyrin' (from antipyrine, from Greek 'anti-' meaning against and 'pyr' meaning fire/fever). It's a synthetic pharmaceutical creation.
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