a derivative of benzoic acid existing in three isomeric forms, the para- form being used in the manufacture of dyes and sunburn preventatives. Formula: NH2C6H4COOH
aminobenzoic acid in American English
(əˌminoʊbɛnˈzoʊɪk; ˌ æmɪˌnoʊbɛnˈzoʊɪk)
any of several crystalline substances with the same formula, NH2C6H4COOH, used in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, suntan lotions, etc.