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ethyl
1. Relating to the group of atoms derived from ethane after the loss of a hydrogen atom.
2. The univalent hydrocarbon radical derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom.
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(Greek: upper air, purer air [alcohol and sufuric acid]; in scientific terminology, "volatile, clean-smelling, euphoria-producing liquid composed of alcohol and sufuric acid")
Word Entries containing the term: “ethyl”
ethanol, ethyl alcohol
One of a group of chemical compounds (alcohols) composed of molecules that contain a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom.
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ethyl cellulose
An ethyl ether of cellulose, in the form of white granules obtained from the treatment of wood pulp with alkali and used in plastics and lacquers.
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ethyl gasoline
Gasoline containing the antiknock compound tetraethyl lead; which is, leaded gasoline.
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ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE)
An additive to gasoline to improve engine performance and to reduce tailpipe emissions of pollutants; a biofuel derivative.
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