Ethyl

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθəl/

Ethyl (adj)

  1. Relating to a two-carbon chemical group used in making many substances.
  2. Used for a type of alcohol found in drinks and fuels, also called ethanol.

Ethyl (noun)

  1. A two-carbon chemical part that can attach to other atoms to form compounds.

Examples

  • The ethyl group attaches to the main chain.
  • Scientists identify the ethyl group in the structure.

Ethyl (adjective)

Examples

  • The label shows the chemical group as ethyl.
  • Ethyl compounds can react with oxygen in air.