ethyl

[ eth-uhl ]

adjective

1. Chemistry. containing the ethyl group, as ethyl ether, C 4 H 10 O.

noun

1. a type of antiknock fluid, containing tetraethyl lead and other ingredients for a more even combustion.

ethyl

/ ˈiːθaɪl; ɪˈθɪlɪk; ˈɛθɪl /

noun

1. modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 2 H 5-

   ethyl group or radical

ethyl

/ ĕth′əl /

1. The radical C 2 H 5 , derived from ethane.

Derived Forms

• ethylic, adjective

Other Words From

• non·ethyl noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethyl¹

From German Ethyl, coined by J. von Liebig in 1834; ether, -yl

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethyl¹

C19: from eth ( er ) + -yl

Example Sentences

A portion of the ethyl acetate solution gave an orange red precipitate with lead acetate showing the presence of fisetin.

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It was shaken out with ethyl acetate which became colored yellow.

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The ethyl acetate was removed from the remainder of the solution by evaporation and the yellow residue was taken up in alcohol.

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An action suitable for the purpose is the saponification of an ester, such as ethyl acetate.

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Hitherto no compound ether has been produced from the ethyl thus prepared.

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