HeyRuaHow to say “xylene” in Irish
- Irish:
- xiléin
- English:
- xylene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ZIL-ayn” /ˈzɪlʲeːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- xiléiní (xylenes)
- Genitive singular:
- xiléine, na xiléine (e.g. boladh na xiléine, the smell of xylene)
- Genitive plural:
- xiléiní, na xiléiní (e.g. airíonna na xiléiní, the properties of the xylenes)
What does “xiléin” mean?
- xylene
- A colourless flammable liquid hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar or petroleum, used as a solvent.Also: xylol, dimethylbenzene, solvent.
“Xiléin” with the article
The plural of xylene in Irish is xiléiní. Here is xiléin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an xiléin
the xylene
No change after an
na xiléiní
the xylenes
Plural: no change after na
“Xiléin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using xiléin, the Irish word for xylene.
Is tuaslagóir í xiléin.
Xylene is a solvent.
Tá an xiléin an-inlasta.
Xylene is highly flammable.
Bhí boladh láidir na xiléine sa tsaotharlann.
There was a strong smell of xylene in the laboratory.
Tá trí xiléin éagsúla ann.
There are three different xylenes.
Úsáidtear xiléin i bpéint agus i ndúch.
Xylene is used in paint and ink.
Coinnigh an xiléin i bhfad ó lasair.
Keep the xylene well away from flames.
Fuarthas rian xiléine san uisce.
A trace of xylene was found in the water.
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Xylene in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for xylene?
The Irish for xylene is xiléin (pronounced “ZIL-ayn”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is xiléiní.
How do you pronounce xiléin in Irish?
Xiléin is said like “ZIL-ayn” (IPA /ˈzɪlʲeːnʲ/).
What is the plural of xylene in Irish?
The plural of xiléin is xiléiní; with the article, na xiléiní means “the xylenes”. The genitive plural is xiléiní, as in airíonna na xiléiní (the properties of the xylenes).
Is 'xiléin' related to 'beinséin'?
Yes, xiléin is a derivative of beinséin (benzene) with two methyl groups, and is closely related to tolúéin (toluene).
