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ethyl
[ eth-uhl ]
noun
- a type of antiknock fluid, containing tetraethyl lead and other ingredients for a more even combustion.
ethyl
/ ˈɛθɪl; ɪˈθɪlɪk; ˈiːθaɪl /
noun
- modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 2 H 5-
ethyl group or radical
ethyl
/ ĕth′əl /
- The radical C 2 H 5 , derived from ethane.
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Derived Forms
- ethylic, adjective
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Other Words From
- non·ethyl noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ethyl1
C19: from eth ( er ) + -yl
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Example Sentences
A portion of the ethyl acetate solution gave an orange red precipitate with lead acetate showing the presence of fisetin.
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It was shaken out with ethyl acetate which became colored yellow.
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The ethyl acetate was removed from the remainder of the solution by evaporation and the yellow residue was taken up in alcohol.
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An action suitable for the purpose is the saponification of an ester, such as ethyl acetate.
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Hitherto no compound ether has been produced from the ethyl thus prepared.
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