xylene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a group of three isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons, found in coal and wood tar.

Pronunciation

/ˈzaɪliːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-xylene.wav

Word forms

xylene xylenes

Etymology

From xyl- + -ene.

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