ethyl


Definition: Meaning of, ethyl in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛθʌɪl;ˈɛθɪl;ˈiːθʌɪl;ˈiːθɪl /

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ethyl ethyls
  1. the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
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ethyl used in phrases

  • ethyl acetate (noun)
    1. a fragrant colourless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavourings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics
  • ethyl alcohol (noun)
    1. technical the type of alcohol in alcoholic drinks
  • ethyl aminobenzoate (noun)
    1. a white crystalline ester used as a local anaesthetic
  • ethyl chloride (noun)
    1. a colourless flammable gas used as a local surface anaesthetic
  • ethyl ether (noun)
    1. a colourless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anaesthetic
  • ethyl group (noun)
    1. the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
  • ethyl radical (noun)
    1. the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
  • methyl ethyl ketone (noun)
    1. colourless soluble flammable liquid ketone used as a solvent for resins and as a paint remover and in lacquers and cements and adhesives and cleaning fluids and celluloid
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