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(et̸h′əl)

noun

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

Origin: eth(er) + -yl

Related Forms:

ethylic adjective

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noun

A univalent organic radical, C₂H₅.

Origin:

Origin: eth(er)

Origin: + -yl

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eth·ylˈic (ĕ-thĭlˈĭk) adjective

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