xylyl

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noun

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

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xylenyl
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Meanings

nounxylyl (plural xylyls)

plural xylyls

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

    Synonyms: xylenyl

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
xylenyl

Origin

From xyl- + -yl.

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APA

xylyl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xylyl

MLA

“xylyl.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xylyl. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “xylyl,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xylyl.

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