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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; ˈiːθaɪl /
noun
- modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 2 H 5-
ethyl group or radical
ethyl
/ ĕth′əl /
- The radical C 2 H 5 , derived from ethane.
Derived Forms
- ethylic, adjective
Other Words From
- non·ethyl noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ethyl1
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Example Sentences
A portion of the ethyl acetate solution gave an orange red precipitate with lead acetate showing the presence of fisetin.
It was shaken out with ethyl acetate which became colored yellow.
The ethyl acetate was removed from the remainder of the solution by evaporation and the yellow residue was taken up in alcohol.
An action suitable for the purpose is the saponification of an ester, such as ethyl acetate.
Hitherto no compound ether has been produced from the ethyl thus prepared.
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