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Xylen

Definition

Xylen is a colorless flammable liquid hydrocarbon compound, aka xylene, which is commonly used as a solvent and in the production of dyes, resins, and paints.

Senses

1. Noun: A type of aromatic hydrocarbon utilized as a solvent and chemical intermediate.

2. Verb: To clean or dissolve something using xylen as a solvent.

3. Noun: A brand name or specific type of xylen compound.

Usages

Sense 1 (Noun - Compound as a solvent and chemical intermediate):

Sample sentence: The laboratory employed xylen as a solvent to dissolve the chemicals for the experiment.

Related products: Xylen Solvent

Sense 2 (Verb - To clean or dissolve using xylen as a solvent):

Sample sentence: He xylened the paintbrushes to remove the dried paint.

Related products: Xylen Solvent

Sense 3 (Noun - Specific type or brand of xylen compound):

Sample sentence: The painter used a specific type of xylen for better adherence of the paint to the canvas.

Related products: Specific Type of Xylen