Meaning of ETHYL
| Pronunciation: | | 'ethul
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| | Definition: | | [n] the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom |
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| | Synonyms: | | ethyl group, ethyl radical |
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| | See Also: | | alkyl, alkyl group, alkyl radical | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Eth"yl\, n. [Ether + -yl.] (Chem.)
A monatomic, hydrocarbon radical, {C2H5} of the paraffin
series, forming the essential radical of ethane, and of
common alcohol and ether.
{Ethyl aldehyde}. (Chem.) See {Aldehyde}.
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| | Related Terms: | | avgas, crude, crude oil, ethyl gas, fossil oil, gas, gasoline, high-octane gas, high-test, kerosene, lead-free gas, low-lead gas, motor oil, paraffin, petrol, petroleum, premium gas, regular, rock oil |
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