Type: Term Pronunciation: zī′lol Definitions: 1. A volatile liquid obtained from coal tar, having physical and chemical properties similar to those of benzene; it occurs as three isomers; m-, o-, and p-xylol; used as a solvent, in the manufacture of chemicals and synthetic fibers, and in histology as a clearing agent. Synonyms: dimethylb... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=100246
Xylol is a solvent obtained by the distillation of coal-tar. It is less inflammable and evaporates more slowly than toluol, but evaporates more quickly than white spirit. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/GX.HTM