Term Name: | xylene catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | xylene breakdown, xylene catabolism, xylene degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of xylene, a mixture of three colorless, aromatic hydrocarbon liquids, ortho-, meta- and para-xylene. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042184] QuickGO AmiGO |