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Noun: ethyl  e-thul
  1. The univalent hydrocarbon radical C₂H₅ derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
    "Ethyl groups are important in organic chemistry"; "ethyl radical groups are important in organic chemistry";
    - ethyl group, ethyl radical

Derived forms: ethyls

Type of: alkyl, alkyl group, alkyl radical

Encyclopedia: Ethyl