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.

Origin of xylidine

First recorded in 1840–50; xyl(ene) + -id3 + -ine2

Words nearby xylidine

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