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eth⋅yl⋅ate

  [eth-uh-leyt] verb, -at⋅ed, -at⋅ing, noun Chemistry
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–verb (used with object)
1. to introduce one or more ethyl groups into (a compound).
–noun
2. Also called ethoxide. a metallic derivative of ethyl alcohol, as potassium ethylate, KOC2H5.
Origin:
1860–65; ethyl + -ate 1

Related forms:
eth⋅yl⋅a⋅tion, noun
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eth·yl·ate   (ěth'ə-lāt')   
tr.v.   eth·yl·at·ed, eth·yl·at·ing, eth·yl·ates
To introduce the ethyl group into (a compound).
eth'yl·a'tion n.
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ethylate eth·yl·ate (ěth'ə-lāt')
n.
A compound in which the hydrogen of the hydroxyl group of an alcohol is replaced by a metallic atom, usually sodium or potassium. v. eth·yl·at·ed, eth·yl·at·ing, eth·yl·ates
To introduce the ethyl group into a compound.

eth'yl·a'tion n.

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