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ethyl

[ eth-uhl ]

adjective

  1. Chemistry. containing the ethyl group, as ethyl ether, C 4 H 10 O.


noun

  1. a type of antiknock fluid, containing tetraethyl lead and other ingredients for a more even combustion.

ethyl

/ ˈɛθɪl; ɪˈθɪlɪk; ˈiËθaɪl /

noun

  1. modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 2 H 5-

    ethyl group or radical

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ethyl

/ Ä•³Ù³ó′ə±ô /

  1. The radical C 2 H 5 , derived from ethane.
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Derived Forms

  • ethylic, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²Ô´Ç²Ô·±ð³Ù³óy±ô noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ethyl1

From German Ethyl, coined by J. von Liebig in 1834; ether, -yl
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ethyl1

C19: from eth ( er ) + -yl
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Local media reported that ethyl acetate, a highly flammable chemical compound, was found at the attack sites.

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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.

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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.

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He then filled in the skeleton’s holes with ethyl cellulose, a tough biodegradable polymer.

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It is colourless and has a similar smell to ethyl alcohol - the chemical substance found in alcoholic drinks.

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