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xylidine
[ zahy-li-deen, -din, zil-i- ]
/ ˈzaɪ lɪˌdin, -dɪn, ˈzɪl ɪ- /
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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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Words nearby xylidine
xylan, xylem, xylem ray, xylene, xylic acid, xylidine, xylitol, xylo-, xylocarp, xylogenous, xylograph
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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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