Ethyl

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθəl/

Definitions of ethyl

noun a chemical compound containing one or more ethyl groups, often used in the names of solvents and other chemicals

Example Sentences

A1 Ethyl is a type of alcohol.

A2 I spilled ethyl on my lab coat during the experiment.

B1 The ethyl group is commonly found in organic compounds.

B2 The ethyl acetate solvent is often used in chromatography.

C1 The synthesis of ethyl benzene requires specific conditions.

C2 Researchers are studying the properties of ethyl radicals in chemical reactions.

Examples of ethyl in a Sentence

formal Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is commonly used as a solvent in laboratories.

informal My friend works in a distillery and they use ethyl to make their spirits.

slang I heard that party had some strong ethyl drinks last night.

figurative The ethyl of creativity fueled her artistic endeavors.

Grammatical Forms of ethyl

• plural: ethyls
• comparative: more ethyl
• superlative: most ethyl
• present tense: ethyl
• future tense: will ethyl
• perfect tense: has ethyl
• continuous tense: is ethyling
• singular: ethyl
• positive degree: ethyl
• infinitive: to ethyl
• gerund: ethyling
• participle: ethylled

Origin and Evolution of ethyl

First Known Use: 1834 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'ethyl' originates from the Greek word 'ethylos', meaning 'volatile spirit'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in chemistry to refer to a radical derived from ethane, the term 'ethyl' has evolved to commonly refer to a group of compounds in organic chemistry and is also used in the context of alcoholic beverages to denote a type of alcohol.