Xylene Definition

zī-lēn, zīlēn
noun
Any of three isomeric, colorless hydrocarbons, C8H10, having the characteristics of benzene and derived from coal tar, wood tar, and petroleum: used as solvents, antiseptics, etc.
Webster's New World
A mixture of xylene isomers used as a solvent in making lacquers and rubber cement and as an aviation fuel.
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Other Word Forms of Xylene

Noun

Singular:
xylene
Plural:
xylenes

Origin of Xylene

  • From Ancient Greek ξύλον (ksulon, “wood") + -ene.

    From Wiktionary

Xylene Sentence Examples

  • Musk xylene is a carcinogen, and the most acutely toxic compound in the group.

  • Any dried on oil can be removed using xylene, but be careful as this could dissolve the cement securing the lens!

  • Any dried on oil can be removed using xylene, but be careful as this could dissolve the cement securing the lens !

  • For a nail polish to be considered natural, it should be free of formaldehyde, toluene, xylene and artificial colors.

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