xylyl

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Definition of xylyl in English English dictionary

Any of several univalent radicals, of formula (CH3)2C6H3- derived from the three isomers of xylene: - ortho-, meta- and para- (di-methyl benzene)

Any one of three metameric radicals which are characteristic respectively of the three xylenes

Any of several univalent radicals, of formula (CH{3}){2}C{6}H{3}- derived from the three isomers of xylene: - ortho-, meta- and para- (di-methyl benzene)

xylenyl

Hyphenation

xy·lyl

Etymology

() From xylene.