xylidine
[ zahy-li-deen, -din, zil-i- ]
/ ˈzaɪ lɪˌdin, -dɪn, ˈzɪl ɪ- /
noun
any of six isomeric compounds that have the formula C8H11N, are derivatives of xylene, and resemble aniline: used in dye manufacture.
an oily liquid consisting of a mixture of certain of these compounds, used commercially in making dyes.
Words nearby xylidine
xylan,
xylem,
xylem ray,
xylene,
xylic acid,
xylidine,
xylitol,
xylo-,
xylocarp,
xylogenous,
xylograph
British Dictionary definitions for xylidine
xylidine
/ (ˈzaɪlɪˌdiːn, -ˌdaɪn, ˈzɪlɪ-) /
noun
a mixture of six isomeric amines derived from xylene and used in dyes. Formula: (CH 3) 2 C 6 H 3 NH 2
any one of these isomers