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etherified

IPA: /ˈiːθərɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈiːθərɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Changed into a type of chemical compound known as ether.

Example: The chemist etherified the alcohol to create a new substance.

verb

Definition: To convert a substance into an ether, which is a type of organic compound.

Example: The chemist etherified the alcohol to create a new compound.

etherify

IPA: /ˈiːθərɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈiːθərˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To change a substance, especially an alcohol, into an ether, which is a type of chemical compound.

Example: The chemist decided to etherify the alcohol to create a new compound.

etherise

IPA: /ˈiːθəraɪz/

KK: /ˈiːθəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To put someone into a state of anesthesia using ether, making them unconscious and unable to feel pain during a medical procedure.

Example: The doctor decided to etherise the patient before the surgery to ensure they wouldn't feel any discomfort.

etherizer

IPA: /ˈiːθəraɪzər/

KK: /ˈiːθəraɪzər/

noun

Definition: A device used to give ether, often for anesthesia during surgery.

Example: The doctor used an etherizer to ensure the patient was unconscious during the operation.

ethion

IPA: //ˈɛθiən//

KK: /ˈɛθiən/

noun

Definition: A dangerous chemical used to kill insects and mites, known for its high toxicity.

Example: Farmers use ethion to protect their crops from pests, but they must handle it carefully due to its toxicity.

ethionine

IPA: //ɛθɪˈoʊnaɪn//

KK: /ɛθɪˈoʊnaɪn/

noun

Definition: A harmful amino acid that is similar to methionine but has an ethyl group instead of a methyl group, and can cause cancer.

Example: Ethionine is often studied for its toxic effects on living organisms.

ethoxy

IPA: /ˈɛθoʊksi/

KK: /ˈɛθoʊksi/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a chemical compound that includes the ethyl group connected to oxygen.

Example: The ethoxy group is commonly found in various organic compounds.

noun

Definition: A chemical group that comes from ethanol, consisting of an ethyl group attached to an oxygen atom.

Example: Ethoxy is often used in organic chemistry as a substituent in various compounds.

ethoxyl

IPA: //ɛˈθɒksɪl//

KK: /ɛˈθɑksɪl/

noun

Definition: A chemical group that consists of two carbon atoms, five hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom, often used in the production of various compounds.

Example: Ethoxyl is commonly used in the formulation of surfactants and detergents.

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.

ethylate

IPA: /ˈɛθɪleɪt/

KK: /ˈɛθɪleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To add an ethyl group to a chemical compound.

Example: Chemists often ethylate certain compounds to enhance their properties.

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