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ethyl
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[ˈɛθ(ɪ)l], (Noun)
Definitions:
- of or denoting the hydrocarbon radical —C₂H₅, derived from ethane and present in many organic compounds
(e.g: ethyl acetate)
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from German, from Äther ‘ether’ + -yl
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