ethyl
/ˈɛθɪl/
noun
- A chemical group or compound derived from ethane, often used in fuels, solvents, and medicines.
- Ethyl alcohol is the type of alcohol found in beverages like beer and wine.
- The lab used ethyl acetate as a solvent to clean the equipment.
- Many gas stations sell fuel that contains ethyl to help engines run smoothly.
adjective
- Relating to or containing the ethyl group, especially in chemical names.
- Ethyl chloride is sometimes used as a local anesthetic in medical procedures.
- Some ethyl compounds are used in making perfumes and flavorings.
- The chemist added an ethyl group to the molecule to change its properties.