In the etymology lecture, the professor explained how the prefix xylo- denotes wood in scientific terms.

She practiced a cheerful tune on the creaky xylo in the attic.

Archaeologists uncovered several xylos in the burial chamber, each decorated with faded pigments.

The soloist’s delicate touch on the xylo-marimba filled the concert hall with shimmering tones.

During the festival, the band performed a lively duet on two antique xylo-marimbas that filled the hall with warm, resonant tones.

The dentist applied xylocaine to numb the gum before extracting the tooth.

The apothecary stored the xylobalsamum in a sealed chest to preserve its delicate aroma.

The xylocarpous mangrove produced a tough, woody fruit that protected its seeds during the dry season.

During the experiment, xylobiose was detected as an intermediate product formed by partial breakdown of hemicellulose.

Researchers discovered a previously unknown xylobiotic fungus thriving inside the collapsed wooden beams of the old mill.