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xylene

xy·lene [ z ln ]


noun 
Definition:
 
colorless solvent: a flammable volatile colorless liquid hydrocarbon in three forms. Source: petroleum, natural gas, coal tar. Use: solvents, manufacture of aviation fuel, resins, and dyes. C8H10

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