nonethyl
əl adjective
1.
noun
2.
a type of antiknock fluid, containing tetraethyl lead and other ingredients for a more even combustion.
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ethyl (ˈiːθaɪl, ˈɛθɪl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C2H5-: ethyl group or radical | |
| [C19: from | |
| ethylic | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
ethyl
1838, modeled on Ger. äthyl, from Gk. aither (see ether) + hyle "stuff." Ethane first recorded 1873.
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Medical Dictionary
ethyl eth·yl (ěth'əl)
n.
The univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5.
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Science Dictionary
ethyl  (ěth'əl) Pronunciation Key
The radical C2H5, derived from ethane. |
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