xylene

Meanings

• noun

  A colorless, volatile liquid hydrocarbon that is used as a solvent and fuel. It is a member of the aliphatic hydrocarbon family called xylenes.

  - "Xylene is a common solvent used in laboratories."
  - "Xylene is a component of gasoline and jet fuel."

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Synonyms

dimethylbenzene

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Rhymes

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valene , methane

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Variants

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xylene , xylenes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word xylenon, meaning 'wood' or 'timber'. Xylene was first identified in coal tar in the early 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. Xylene is the primary component of the essential oil of turpentine.

2. Xylene is used as a solvent in the production of perfumes and fragrances.

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Related Concepts

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1. Toluene: Toluene is a chemical compound similar to xylene, and they are often found together in crude oil. Toluene is a monosubstituted benzene ring with a methyl group attached to the 1 position, while xylene is a disubstituted benzene ring with methyl groups at the 1 and 4 positions.

2. Benzene: Benzene is a hydrocarbon that forms the basis of the aromatic compounds. Xylene is a derivative of benzene.

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Culture

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Xylene has been used as a solvent in various industries such as paint, printing, and pharmaceuticals. It has also been used as a fuel in racing cars and jet engines.

How to Memorize "xylene"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize xylene, visualize a colorless liquid that is used as a solvent and fuel in various industries.

2. associate
   

   - Associate xylene with the colorless, volatile liquid used as a solvent and fuel in laboratories and industries.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Xylene is a Xylo-solvent for Xylography' to remember that xylene is a solvent.

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