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XYLITE

\zˈa͡ɪla͡ɪt], \zˈa‍ɪla‍ɪt], \z_ˈaɪ_l_aɪ_t]\

Definitions of XYLITE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A liquid which exists in commercial pyroxylic spirit; rock wood, a mineral.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A peculiar liquid found in pyroxylic spirit; a mineralogical term for those varieties of amianthus which have a woolly-like texture, better known as mountain-wood, rock-wood, &c.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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