Definitions

1. noun

A toxic, aromatic hydrocarbon that is used in the manufacture of dyes, explosives, and other chemicals.

“The factory that produced the tolylene was fined for violating environmental regulations.”

2. noun

A type of explosive used in demolition and mining.

“The demolition crew used tolylene to bring down the old building.”

3. noun

A type of solvent used in the manufacture of dyes and paints.

“The artist used tolylene to thin out her oil paints.”