Meaning Of The Word Ethyl

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What's The Definition Of Ethyl?

ethyl in American English
the monovalent radical, C2H5, which forms the base of many compounds, as ethyl alcohol and ether
adjective: containing the ethyl group, as ethyl ether, C4H10 O
noun: a type of antiknock fluid, containing tetraethyl lead and other ingredients for a more even combustion

ethyl in British English
noun: of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C2 H5-

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