Note: Each of these xylenes is the nucleus and prototype of a distinct series of compounds.
XYLENOL
Xy"le*nol, n. Etym: [Xylene + -ol.] (Chem.)
Defn: Any one of six metameric phenol derivatives of xylene, obtained as crystalline substances, (CH3)2.C6H3.OH.
XYLETIC
Xy*let"ic, a. (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or designating, a complex acid related to mesitylenic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance by the action of sodium and carbon dioxide on crude xylenol.
XYLIC
Xy"lic, a. (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, derived from, or related to, xylene; specifically, designating any one of several metameric acids produced by the partial oxidation of mesitylene and pseudo-cumene.
XYLIDIC
Xy*lid"ic, a. (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or designating, either one of two distinct acids which are derived from xylic acid and related compounds, and are metameric with uvitic acid.
XYLIDINE
Xy"li*dine, n. (Chem.)