Ethoxyethane

Pronunciation: /ˈiˈtieɪtʃˈɑksiˈɛˌθeɪn/

Ethoxyethane (noun)

  1. A colourless liquid used as a solvent in labs and industry, with a sweet smell.
  2. An organic compound in the ether group, made from ethanol and ethyl groups.

Examples

  • Ethoxyethane dissolves some plastics as a solvent chemical.
  • The lab uses ethoxyethane as a solvent chemical for cleaning.