ethylic

[ e-thil-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the ethyl group.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethylic¹

First recorded in 1865–70; ethyl + -ic

Example Sentences

It burns with a blue colour, and is easily decomposed at 24°, splitting up into ethylic alcohol and hydric sulphide.

From Project Gutenberg

The hot ethylic alcohol solution will, on cooling, also gelatinise, but a stronger solution is required.

From Project Gutenberg

Ether is a volatile liquid prepared from ethylic alcohol by interaction with sulphuric acid.

From Project Gutenberg

In my hands ethylic alcohol and other bodies of the same group; viz.

From Project Gutenberg

The formation of common ether indicates ethylic alcohol, and from the amount formed the proportion of alcohol may be determined.

From Project Gutenberg