| like or containing an alkali, which neutralize acids to form salts and turn red litmus paper blue, or having a pH value greater than 7 |
| the quantity of product formed by the interaction of two or more substances, generally expressed as a percentage |
ethyl eth·yl (ěth'əl)
n.
The univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5.
| ethyl (ěth'əl) Pronunciation Key
The radical C2H5, derived from ethane. |