XYLENOLS

Noun

xylenols

plural of xylenol

Source: Wiktionary


XYLENOL

Xy"le*nol, n. Etym: [Xylene + -ol.] (Chem.)

Definition: Any one of six metameric phenol derivatives of xylene, obtained as crystalline substances, (CH3)2.C6H3.OH.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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