ethal

[ eth-al, ee-thal ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. cetyl alcohol.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethal¹

First recorded in 1830–40; eth(er) + -al ³

Example Sentences

Ethal Lance, a 70-year-old church custodian, and Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, a minister and high school track coach, were laid to rest.

From MSNBC

The homeowner, Ethal Himes, 72, let him in the house and he threw her to the floor and began choking her, according to Sheriff Brian Jespersen.

From Washington Times

Beside poetry and extensive knowledge of nature, in which he surpassed his wisest countrymen, Ethal and Heman, Chalcol and Darda, it was his keen observation, his penetrating knowledge of mankind, his experience of life which made the greatest impression.

From Project Gutenberg

Once when his own son Oengus fell sick of a love malady, King Dagda, who ruled all the Sidhe-folk in Ireland, joined forces with Ailill and Medb in order to compel Ethal Anbual to deliver up his beautiful daughter Caer whom Oengus loved.

From Project Gutenberg

When Ethal Anbual’s palace had been stormed and Ethal Anbual reduced to submission, he declared he had no power over his daughter Caer, for on the first of November each year, he said, she changed to a swan, or from a swan to a maiden again.

From Project Gutenberg