Ethyls

/ˈɛθɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ethyl; multiple ethyl chemical groups or compounds containing ethyl groups.

Etymology

Simple plural form of ethyl, from ethane (two-carbon hydrocarbon) + -yl (suffix meaning a chemical radical or group).

Kelly Says

The humble plural 'ethyls' reminds us that chemistry is built on combinations—just like words get combined to make sentences, ethyl groups combine with other molecules to create thousands of useful compounds.

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