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Definition of xylic

xylic

/ˈzaɪlɪk/
xy · lic
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• adjective

1

Relating to, consisting of, or derived from wood.

Example

"The botanist examined the plant's xylic tissues under the microscope to study its primary water transport system."

2

Pertaining to xylene, a volatile liquid hydrocarbon, or its chemical derivatives.

Example

"Xylic acid is an organic compound that can be synthesized through the oxidation of specific xylene isomers."

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xuchang
xuzhou
xylenol
xylic
xylobalsamum
xylocarpous
xylochrome

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'xylon', meaning wood, combined with the English adjectival suffix '-ic'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xylic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xylic
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