(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:28:57

Xy"lyl*ene (?), n. Chem.

Any one of three metameric radicals, CH2.C6H4.CH2, derived respectively from the three xylenes. Often used adjectively; as, xylylene alcohol.

 

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