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Definition of Ethyl

1. Noun. The univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom.

Definition of Ethyl

1. n. A monatomic, hydrocarbon radical, C₂H₅ of the paraffin series, forming the essential radical of ethane, and of common alcohol and ether.

Definition of Ethyl

1. a univalent chemical radical [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ethyl

1. A monatomic, hydrocarbon radical, C2H5 of the paraffin series, forming the essential radical of ethane, and of common alcohol and ether. Ethyl aldehyde. See Aldehyde. Origin: Ether + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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