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xylene
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Dimethylbenzene. An aromatic compound having the formula C6H4(CH3)2. Xylene is a major component of gasoline. A mixture of toluene and xylene is frequently used as an automotive paint thinner. Xylene is actually a mixture of three isomers, ortho, meta and para xylene, which have the methyl groups in different positions relative to each other on the benzene ring. The flash points of these isomers range from 81?to 115
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xylene
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Any of three isomeric hydrocarbons that are flammable volatile colorless liquids obtained from crude oil or natural gas. They are aromatic hydrocarbons commonly used as industrial solvents and in producing aviation fuel, resins, and dyes.
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xylene poisoning
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SEE: poisoning.
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xylene
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Dimethylbenzene is typically found in car exhaust gases. It is considered less toxic than benzene.
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