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ethyl

IPA: /ˈɛθɪl/

KK: /ˈɛθɪl/

noun

Definition: A chemical group made up of two carbon atoms and five hydrogen atoms, often found in organic compounds.

Example: Ethyl alcohol is commonly known as ethanol.

ethylated

IPA: /ˈɛθɪleɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈɛθɪleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that has had one or more ethyl groups added to it, often used in chemistry.

Example: The ethylated compound showed different properties compared to its unmodified version.

verb

Definition: To add an ethyl group to a compound, often used in chemistry.

Example: The chemist ethylated the compound to enhance its properties.

ethylbenzene

IPA: /ˈɛθɪlˌbɛnziːn/

KK: /ˈɛθɪlˌbɛnziːn/

noun

Definition: A type of liquid hydrocarbon that is mainly used to make another chemical called styrene.

Example: Ethylbenzene is an important ingredient in the production of polystyrene.

ethylene

IPA: //ˈɛθɪliːn//

KK: /ˈɛθɪlin/

noun

Definition: A colorless gas that is flammable and used in various industries, including the production of organic compounds and as a growth regulator in plants.

Example: Ethylene is commonly used in the agricultural industry to help ripen fruits.

ethyne

IPA: //ˈɛθaɪn//

KK: /ɛˈθaɪn/

noun

Definition: A colorless gas that is used as a fuel and a chemical building block, often associated with welding and cutting metals.

Example: The welder used ethyne to cut through the steel beams.

etiologic

IPA: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the cause of a disease or condition.

Example: The doctor studied the etiologic factors that contributed to the patient's illness.

etiological

IPA: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the cause or origin of a disease or condition.

Example: The doctor studied the etiological factors that contributed to the patient's illness.

etiologically

IPA: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪkli/

KK: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the cause or origin of something, especially in medicine or science.

Example: The symptoms were analyzed etiologically to determine their underlying causes.

etiology

IPA: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of the causes or origins of diseases and disorders, or the specific cause of a particular condition.

Example: The doctor explained the etiology of the patient's illness during the consultation.

etiquette

IPA: /ˈɛtɪkɛt/

KK: /ˈɛtɪkɛt/

noun

Definition: The rules and customs that guide polite behavior in social situations.

Example: It's important to follow proper etiquette when dining with others.

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