Ethyl: meaning, definitions and examples

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ethyl

 

[ ˈeθɪl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Ethyl is a term that refers to a hydrocarbon group, specifically a two-carbon alkyl group derived from ethane by removing one hydrogen atom. It is commonly found in organic chemistry as a functional group in various compounds, including ethanol and ethyl acetate.

Synonyms

ethane, ethyl group.

Examples of usage

  • Ethyl alcohol is used in beverages.
  • The ethyl group is present in many organic molecules.
  • Ethyl acetate is a common solvent.

Translations

Translations of the word "ethyl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 etileno

🇮🇳 एथिल

🇩🇪 Ethylen

🇮🇩 etil

🇺🇦 етил

🇵🇱 etyl

🇯🇵 エチル

🇫🇷 éthyle

🇪🇸 etilo

🇹🇷 etil

🇰🇷 에틸

🇸🇦 إيثيل

🇨🇿 ethyl

🇸🇰 etyl

🇨🇳 乙基

🇸🇮 etil

🇮🇸 etýl

🇰🇿 этил

🇬🇪 ეთილი

🇦🇿 etil

🇲🇽 etilo

Etymology

The word 'ethyl' comes from the Greek word 'aithēr', meaning 'upper air' or 'pure, fresh air', and was first introduced in the chemistry nomenclature in the early 19th century. The '-yl' suffix indicates a radical or group derived from a parent compound. Ethyl was initially used to refer to compounds that contained two carbon atoms, emphasizing the foundational role of ethane in organic chemistry. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of chemicals and has become integral in both industrial applications and everyday products, demonstrating the significance of ethyl in the development of modern chemistry.

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