ethel
word
/ˈɛθəɫ/
E-thuhl
/ˈɛθəl/
E-thuhl
Definition
Ethel refers to an 'ethyl' group, a type of chemical group made of two carbon atoms and five hydrogen atoms, found in organic chemistry. It is commonly used in naming chemical compounds.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in scientific and technical contexts, especially organic chemistry. Do not confuse with the personal name "Ethel." Appears in names of chemicals like "ethyl alcohol." Rarely used outside science.
Spanish: etilPortuguese (BR): etilaPortuguese (PT): etilaChinese (Simplified): 乙基Chinese (Traditional): 乙基Hindi: एथिलArabic: إيثيلBengali: এথিলRussian: этилJapanese: エチルVietnamese: etylKorean: 에틸Turkish: etilUrdu: ایتھلIndonesian: etil
Example Sentences
The chemist added an ethel group to the compound.
basic
Without the ethel group, this reaction wouldn't happen.
natural
You'll often see the ethel group in fuel additives.
natural
If you study chemistry, you'll get used to terms like ethel and methyl.
natural
An ethel group is part of ethyl alcohol.
basic
Many organic molecules contain the ethel group.
basic