Definition

To add an ethyl group to a chemical compound.

Example

Chemists often ethylate certain compounds to enhance their properties.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about that new chemical process they developed?

Yeah, I heard they can ethylate compounds more efficiently now.

That's impressive! I wonder how they figured out the method.

I think it involves some advanced techniques in organic chemistry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ethylate → It is formed from "ethyl" (from the Greek word "aithylios", meaning volatile) and the suffix "-ate" (meaning to cause to become or to treat with). The word "ethylate" means to treat a substance with ethyl or to introduce ethyl into a compound.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ethyl' as a volatile substance being used to 'treat' something, which helps you remember that 'ethylate' means to introduce ethyl into a compound.

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