English dictionary
ethyl
/'/E//T//@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A monatomic, hydrocarbon radical, C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub> of the paraffin series, forming the essential radical of ethane, and of common alcohol and ether.
Source: webster1913