Lactobacillus acidoÂ´philus a lactobacillus producing the fermented product, acidophilus milk; preparations are used as digestive aids, for the production of B-complex vitamins, and to help prevent infections after antibiotic treatment.
Styrene, also known as ethenylbenzene, vinylbenzene, and phenylethene, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5CH=CH2. This derivative of benzene is a colorless oily liquid that evaporates easily and has a sweet smell, although high concentrations have a less pleasant odor. Styrene is the precursor to polystyrene and several copolymers. Approximately 25 million tonnes (55 billion pounds) of styrene were produced in 2010.
Medical Definition of XYLENE. : any of three toxic flammable oily isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons C8H10 that are dimethyl homologues of benzene and are usually obtained from petroleum or natural gas distillates; also: a commercial mixture of xylenes used chiefly as a solvent.