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ethide

noun
eth·ide | \ˈeˌthīd, -thə̇d\
plural -s

Definition of ethide 

: a binary compound of ethyl sodium ethide C2H5Na

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First Known Use of ethide

1851, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ethide

eth- + -ide

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