Ethyl

/ˈeθɪl/
noun

A simple compound of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms with one hydrogen atom replaced by a functional group or other substituent.

Ethyl alcohol is used in medical products and alcoholic drinks.
Visual representation of "ethyl" - A simple compound of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms with one hydrogen atom replaced by a functional group or other substituent.

Often appears as...

  • ethyl alcohol
  • ethyl acetate

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noun

A simple compound of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms with one hydrogen atom replaced by a functional group or other substituent.

Ethyl alcohol is used in medical products and alcoholic drinks.
Visual representation of "ethyl" - A simple compound of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms with one hydrogen atom replaced by a functional group or other substituent.

Often appears as...

  • ethyl alcohol
  • ethyl acetate

Usage tips

Technical

Technical

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Chemical Prefix

In chemistry, 'ethyl' describes the part of a molecule derived from ethane, helping to name compounds.

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Ethyl chloride is used as a local anesthetic.
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Technical Usage

'Ethyl' is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as in chemistry or product ingredient lists.

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The solution contains ethyl acetate.
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Not Everyday Speech

The term 'ethyl' is not commonly used in casual conversation, unless discussing science or products.

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We were discussing the properties of ethyl compounds in class.
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Chemical Prefix

In chemistry, 'ethyl' describes the part of a molecule derived from ethane, helping to name compounds.

Illustration for Chemical Prefix
Ethyl chloride is used as a local anesthetic.
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Technical Usage

'Ethyl' is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as in chemistry or product ingredient lists.

Illustration for Technical Usage
The solution contains ethyl acetate.
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Not Everyday Speech

The term 'ethyl' is not commonly used in casual conversation, unless discussing science or products.

Illustration for Not Everyday Speech
We were discussing the properties of ethyl compounds in class.
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Chemical Prefix

In chemistry, 'ethyl' describes the part of a molecule derived from ethane, helping to name compounds.

Illustration for Chemical Prefix
Ethyl chloride is used as a local anesthetic.
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Technical Usage

'Ethyl' is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as in chemistry or product ingredient lists.

Illustration for Technical Usage
The solution contains ethyl acetate.
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Not Everyday Speech

The term 'ethyl' is not commonly used in casual conversation, unless discussing science or products.

Illustration for Not Everyday Speech
We were discussing the properties of ethyl compounds in class.
Visual representation of the word "Ethyl"

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