"Xylene" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A clear, colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent odor, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of dyes, paints, and other chemicals.
Xylan refers to a group of polysaccharides, or complex carbohydrates, which are found naturally in plant cell walls. It is a hemicellulose that is composed of chains of five-carbon sugar molecules called xyloses. Xylans are important components of the cell walls of dicotyledonous plants, such as trees and certain types of grasses. Xylan is also a contusive substance, which means that it is capable of causing blisters and skin irritation in some individuals upon contact. In the chemical industry, xylan is used as a starting material in the production of various products, including adhesives, coatings, and detergents.
Xylidin, also known as 2,6-dimethylaniline or 2,6-xylenol, is a chemical compound and a type of aniline compound.