Definitions for ethyl
ˈɛθ əlethyl

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. ethyl, ethyl group, ethyl radicalnoun

   the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. ethylnoun

   The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a proton

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1. ethyl

   Ethyl is a functional group in organic chemistry that consists of two carbon and five hydrogen atoms with a formula CH3CH2-. It is formed when one hydrogen atom is removed from ethane. Ethyl groups are commonly used in various chemical reactions and compounds, including in the production of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Ethylnoun

   a monatomic, hydrocarbon radical, C2H5 of the paraffin series, forming the essential radical of ethane, and of common alcohol and ether

2. Etymology: [Ether + -yl.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Ethyl

   ē′thil, n. a colourless, inflammable gas, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol—supposed base of ether. [Gr. aithēr, ether, hylē, base.]

Matched Categories

1. • Alkyl Group

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Anagrams for ethyl »

1. lyeth

How to pronounce ethyl?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ethyl in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ethyl in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ethyl
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ethyl
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethyl
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ethyl
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=ethyl