xylylene

/zɪˈlɪliːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, oily liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of plastics, especially polyxylylene.

“The chemical plant used xylylene in its production of high-quality plastics.”

2. noun

A type of chemical compound with the formula (CH3C6H4)2O.

“Researchers studied the properties of xylylene to develop new materials.”

Synonyms

  • bisthiophene
  • diphenyl ether

Antonyms

  • monomer