Meaning
Any of a group of three isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons, found in coal and wood tar.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From xyl- + -ene.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dimethylbenzenexylol
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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