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xylol

xylol

9.9
A clear liquid that burns easily and dissolves paint
  • noun
  • /ˈzaɪlɒl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : xileno
  • Painters commonly use xylol as a solvent for thinning paints and varnishes.

Examples

  • The laboratory was well ventilated to prevent the accumulation of xylol fumes.

  • You should wear gloves and a mask when handling xylol due to its toxic vapors.

  • The laboratory uses xylol for various chemical reactions.

  • Do you know where to buy xylol?

  • Painters commonly use xylol as a solvent for thinning paints and varnishes.

  • The laboratory was well ventilated to prevent the accumulation of xylol fumes.

  • You should wear gloves and a mask when handling xylol due to its toxic vapors.

Synonyms

xylene
vsxylol
  • Specialized
3 9.9

A clear liquid that can catch fire and is used to dissolve paints and glue

is the alternative name for the same solvent used in labs and industry

Surface Forms

xylol singular
xylols plural

Etymology

The word xylol comes from the Greek root xyl- meaning 'wood' because it was first found in wood tar and other wood products. Think of a xylophone (a wooden instrument) to remember that xylol (also called xylene) is a wood-linked liquid used as a solvent in paints and labs.