ethylate

ethylate definition - medical

eth·yl·ate (ĕthˈə-lātˌ)

noun
A compound in which the hydrogen of the hydroxyl group of an alcohol is replaced by a metallic atom, usually sodium or potassium.
verb
To introduce the ethyl group into a compound.

Related Forms:

  • ethˌyl·aˈtion noun

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