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      xylene
      noun
      a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent
      Roots
      xylonxyl- · Greek · woodene-ene · Greek · unsaturated hydrocarbon suffix
      Words related to xylene
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      Where does xylene come from?

      The word xylene breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: xyl, from Greek xylon (“wood”); and -ene, from Greek ene (“unsaturated hydrocarbon suffix”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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