xylidic, a. Chem.
(zaɪˈlɪdɪk)
[f. xyl-ic + -id4 + -ic.]
xylidic acid: either of two isomeric substances obtained by the oxidation of xylic and paraxylic acids: see quot. Hence xylidate (ˈzaɪlɪdeɪt) [-ate4], a salt of xylidic acid.
| 1872 Watts Dict. Chem. Suppl. 1130 Xylidic acid. C9H8O4... This bibasic acid..is formed..by the oxidation of xylic or paraxylic acid. Ibid., Calcium xylidate, C9H6O4Ca, forms indistinct white scales, very soluble in water. |