ethyl

Definitions


[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:
mid 19th century: from German, from Äther ‘ether’ + -yl




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