Ethyl - English meaning

noun

Of or denoting the hydrocarbon radical —c2h5, derived from ethane and present in many organic compounds.

Usage examples:

Ethyl acetate

noun

Of or denoting the hydrocarbon radical —c₂h₅, derived from ethane and present in many organic compounds.

Usage examples:

Ethyl acetate

noun

A chemical compound often used in producing biofuels (= fuels that are produced from plants, crops, waste, etc.)

Usage examples:

Ethyl alcohol