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A mixture of three isomeric hydrocarbons having the formula C8H10 = C6H4(CH3)2, obtained as a volatile colourless liquid from wood-spirit or…
= xylene, n. Also attributive.
the para-isomer of xylene, C6H4(CH3)2, a low-melting solid present in petroleum naphtha and used esp. as an intermediate in chemical manufacture.