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ethyl definition

ethyl (et̸h′əl)

noun

the monovalent radical, CH, which forms the base of many compounds, as ethyl alcohol and ether

Etymology: eth(er) + -yl

Related Forms:

  • ethylic ethyl·ic (i t̸hil′ik) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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