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-yl
unknown · 78% connection
A suffix used as a characteristic termination of chemical radicals; as in ethyl, carbonyl, hydroxyl, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Acetamide
noun · 78% connection
A white crystalline solid, from ammonia by replacement of an equivalent of hydrogen by acetyl.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Alcohol
noun · 78% connection
A class of compounds analogous to vinic alcohol in constitution. Chemically speaking, they are hydroxides of certain organic radicals;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Alcoholic
adjective · 78% connection
Of or pertaining to alcohol, or partaking of its qualities; derived from, or caused by, alcohol; containing alcohol; as, alcoholic mix…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Aluminate
noun · 78% connection
A compound formed from the hydrate of aluminium by the substitution of a metal for the hydrogen.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Amine
noun · 78% connection
One of a class of strongly basic substances derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by a basic atom or radic…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Arrhenius theory of dissociation
noun · 78% connection
(chemistry) theory that describes aqueous solutions in terms of acids (which dissociate to give hydrogen ions) and bases (which dissoc…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Arsine
noun · 78% connection
A compound of arsenic and hydrogen, AsH3, a colorless and exceedingly poisonous gas, having an odor like garlic; arseniureted hydrogen.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Cerotin
noun · 78% connection
A white crystalline substance, C27H55.OH, obtained from Chinese wax, and regarded as an alcohol of the marsh gas series; -- called als…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Dibasic
adjective · 78% connection
Having two acid hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic atoms or radicals, in forming salts; bibasic; -- said of acids, as oxal…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Ether
noun · 78% connection
A light, volatile, mobile, inflammable liquid, (C2H5)2O, of a characteristic aromatic odor, obtained by the distillation of alcohol wi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Ethide
noun · 78% connection
Any compound of ethyl of a binary type; as, potassium ethide.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Ethyl
noun · 78% connection
the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Ethylamine
noun · 78% connection
A colorless, mobile, inflammable liquid, C2H5.NH2, very volatile and with an ammoniacal odor. It is a strong base, and is a derivative…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Ethylene
noun · 78% connection
A colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H4, forming an important ingredient of illuminating gas, and also obtained by the action of concen…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Ethylic
unknown · 78% connection
Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, ethyl; as, ethylic alcohol.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Fusel oil
unknown · 78% connection
A hot, acrid, oily liquid, accompanying many alcoholic liquors (as potato whisky, corn whisky, etc.), as an undesirable ingredient, an…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
Glycol
noun · 78% connection
A thick, colorless liquid, C2H4(OH)2, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds. It is a diacid alcoh…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: compound, derived, ethyl, alcohol, replacement.
