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n. - A colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent.

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  • Remove xylol by flushing the section with alcohol.
  • Wash in aniline oil, 1 part, xylol, 2 parts, until no more colour is discharged.
  • Wash with ammonia-free distilled water, dry thoroughly and mount in xylol balsam.
  • Wash successively in alcohol, xylol, ether, and alcohol, to remove the last traces of grease.
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