noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A derivative of xylene obtained as a white crystalline substance that turns red on exposure to air. dated, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

betaorcinbetaorcin

Etymology

From xylo- + orcin.

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