ethyl
noun(eth-yl)
an alkyl radical CH3CH2— derived from ethane
ethyl
noun(eth-yl)
a colorless fragrant volatile flammable liquid ester C4H8O2 used especially as a solvent
ethyl
noun(eth-yl)
any of various thermoplastic substances used especially in plastics and lacquers
ethyl
noun(eth-yl)
a colorless pungent flammable gaseous or volatile liquid C2H5Cl used especially as a topical anesthetic
ethyl
noun(eth-yl)
a flammable liquid compound C4H8O similar to acetone and used chiefly as a solvent —abbreviation MEK
ethyl
noun(eth-yl)
a colorless volatile flammable liquid C2H5OH that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is also used as a solvent and in fuel —called also ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol