What is a xylyl?

What is a xylyl? Here are some definitions.

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  1. (organic chemistry) Any of several univalent radicals, of formula (CH3)2C6H3- derived from the three isomers of xylene: ortho-, meta- and para- (di-methyl benzene).
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Typical oils are castor oil, canola oil, mineral oil, ethyl hexyl phthalate, phenyl xylyl ethane, isopropyl biphenyl and polydimethyl siloxane.
The first tear gas, used in World War I, was made from a compound called xylyl bromide.

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