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xylidine

[ zahy-li-deen, -din, zil-i- ]
/ ˈzaɪ lɪˌdin, -dɪn, ˈzɪl ɪ- /

noun

any of six isomeric compounds that have the formula C8H11N, are derivatives of xylene, and resemble aniline: used in dye manufacture.
an oily liquid consisting of a mixture of certain of these compounds, used commercially in making dyes.

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Origin of xylidine

First recorded in 1840–50; xyl(ene) + -id3 + -ine2

Words nearby xylidine

xylan, xylem, xylem ray, xylene, xylic acid, xylidine, xylitol, xylo-, Xylocaine, xylocarp, xylogenous
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British Dictionary definitions for xylidine

xylidine
/ (ˈzaɪlɪˌdiːn, -ˌdaɪn, ˈzɪlɪ-) /

noun

a mixture of six isomeric amines derived from xylene and used in dyes. Formula: (CH 3) 2 C 6 H 3 NH 2
any one of these isomers
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