xylenol

See also: xylénol

English

Etymology

Blend of xylene +‎ phenol, the names of two similar compounds.

Noun

xylenol (countable and uncountable, plural xylenols)

1. (organic chemistry) An arene compound with two methyl groups and a hydroxyl group.

Synonyms

• dimethylphenol

Derived terms

• xylenol orange