triethyl

/traɪˈɛθəl/
adjective
  1. Containing three ethyl groups in a molecule (used in chemistry).
    • Triethyl phosphate is a common additive in plastics.
    • Triethyl compounds are often used in industrial chemical reactions.
    • The lab technician handled triethyl aluminum with extreme caution.
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