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Vocabulary Entry
ethyl
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A colorless, flammable liquid that is the simplest form of alcohol and is used as a solvent and in the manufacture of chemicals.
Example Sentences
"The chemist used ethyl to clean the laboratory equipment."
"Ethyl is commonly found in alcoholic beverages."
"The production of ethyl is essential for creating various industrial products."
A
adjective
Relating to or derived from ethyl; used to describe compounds that contain the ethyl group.
Example Sentences
"The ethyl group can alter the properties of organic molecules."
"Ethyl compounds are prevalent in many household products."
"The researcher focused on ethyl-derived substances in her study."