xylene

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A mixture of three isomeric hydrocarbons form commercial xylene; a colorless, flammable, toxic liquid insoluble in water but that may be combined with many organic liquids and is commonly used as a solvent for lacquers and rubber cements. Other forms of xylene are used as solvents, components of aviation fuel, and for dyes, fibers, and films.
xylene
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024