ethyl

[ eth-uhl ]

adjective

1. Chemistry. containing the ethyl group, as ethyl ether, C 4 H 10 O.

noun

1. a type of antiknock fluid, containing tetraethyl lead and other ingredients for a more even combustion.

ethyl

/ ˈɛθɪl; ɪˈθɪlɪk; ˈiːθaɪl /

noun

1. modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 2 H 5-

   ethyl group or radical

ethyl

/ ĕth′əl /

1. The radical C 2 H 5 , derived from ethane.

Derived Forms

• ethylic, adjective

Other Words From

• non·ethyl noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethyl¹

From German Ethyl, coined by J. von Liebig in 1834; ether, -yl

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethyl¹

C19: from eth ( er ) + -yl

Example Sentences

One of the common solvents, ethyl acetate, comes naturally in many foods and beverages.

From Salon

The obtained extracts were concentrated and partitioned between water and ethyl acetate.

From Science Daily

The goal was to initially scan only specimens preserved in ethyl alcohol, which represent the bulk of fish, reptile and amphibian collections.

From Science Daily

For example, there are sensory neurons in our noses that bear receptors uniquely tuned to detect ethyl vanillin, the main odorant in vanilla, and other cells with receptors for limonene, lemon's signature odorant.

From Science Daily

Methylene chloride and ethyl acetate are commonly used in paint stripper, nail polish removers and degreaser.

From Salon