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xylene /xy·lene/ (zi´lēn) 1. dimethylbenzene; any of three isomeric hydrocarbons, C6H4(CH3)2, from methyl alcohol or coal tar. 2. a mixture of all three isomers, with uses including solvent and clarifier, protective coating, and in various syntheses. xylene (zī´lēn), n a colorless, flammable fluid used as a solvent and clarifying agent in the preparation of tissue sections for microscopic study. Also called xylol; C6H4[CH3]2 dimethylbenzene. xylene an organic solvent used industrially and as a cleaning agent and fat solvent in microscopy. Narcotic if inhaled in high concentration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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