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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An arene compound with two methyl groups and a hydroxyl group. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

dimethylphenoldimethylphenol

Etymology

Blend of xylene + phenol, the names of two similar compounds.

Related phrases

xylenol orange

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