n.
[Xylo- + L. oleum oil.]
(Chem.) Same as
xylol
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n.
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A colorless aromatic hydrocarbon liquid; used as a solvent for paints and varnishes.
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IN BRIEF: n. - A colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent
Synonym: xylene
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