Definitions for "Ethyl"
A monatomic, hydrocarbon radical, C2H5 of the paraffin series, forming the essential radical of ethane, and of common alcohol and ether.
(-Et, -CH2CH3) ethyl group. A molecular fragment produced by removing a hydrogen atom from ethane (CH3-CH3). For example, ethyl chloride is CH3-CH2-Cl.
the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
A substance added to gasoline to improve its resistance to knock, by slowing down the rate of combustion.