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

Resembling or characteristic of a xylem.

(biochemistry) Describing any substance (such as a xylanase) that can break down a xylan.

(chemistry, dated) Of or pertaining to either of two acids derived from xylic acid and related compounds, metameric with uvitic acid.

plural of xylate

Alternative form of xylo-

(organic chemistry, dated) Any salt or ester of xylic acid.

(organic chemistry) An acid amide derivative of xylic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance.

(biochemistry) The breakdown of a xylan.

(archaic) Wood coal or charcoal, distinguished from mineral coal; lignite.