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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; ˈiËθaɪl /
noun
- modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 2 H 5-
ethyl group or radical
ethyl
/ Ä•³Ù³ó′ə±ô /
- The radical C 2 H 5 , derived from ethane.
Derived Forms
- ethylic, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²Ô´Ç²Ô·±ð³Ù³óy±ô noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of ethyl1
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Example Sentences
Local media reported that ethyl acetate, a highly flammable chemical compound, was found at the attack sites.
Centers for Disease Control says chloroethane, which is also called ethyl chloride, is a colorless gas with a sharp odor that can also exist as a quick-evaporating liquid.
In 2018, for instance, the FDA withdrew authorization for certain synthetic flavors—including benzophenone, ethyl acrylate, and eugenyl methyl ether—used to mimic flavors like mint, cinnamon and citrus in processed foods.
He then filled in the skeleton’s holes with ethyl cellulose, a tough biodegradable polymer.
It is colourless and has a similar smell to ethyl alcohol - the chemical substance found in alcoholic drinks.
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