: an alkyl radical CH3CH2− derived from ethane
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The Spanish Institut de Radioastronomie Millimétrique telescope had detected the presence of ethyl formate.
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John Wenz, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2018
While each of these forms offer health benefits, ethyl esters have the lowest absorption rate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2022
To his point: In 2019, the American Diabetes Association recommended icosapent ethyl for certain patients as part of its official standards of care, based explicitly on the REDUCE-IT results.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2022
This ensures superior absorption to fish, or algae oils in their triglyceride or ethyl ester forms, and given the presence of polar lipids, including phospholipids and glycolipids, even higher absorption than krill oil.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 15 July 2022
It's made with ethyl ascorbic acid, the most potent form of vitamin C capable of boosting collagen synthesis and brightening the skin.
—Lindsey Metrus, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022
The decadent formula melds coconut cream with fresh okra and macadamia ethyl to protect hair from environmental factors.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
The following preferred scent was ethyl butyrate, a fruity, pineapple-like odor.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2022
There was Tetra ethyl led used in making gasoline slugs.
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 5 Apr. 2022
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John Wenz, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2018
While each of these forms offer health benefits, ethyl esters have the lowest absorption rate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2022
To his point: In 2019, the American Diabetes Association recommended icosapent ethyl for certain patients as part of its official standards of care, based explicitly on the REDUCE-IT results.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2022
This ensures superior absorption to fish, or algae oils in their triglyceride or ethyl ester forms, and given the presence of polar lipids, including phospholipids and glycolipids, even higher absorption than krill oil.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 15 July 2022
It's made with ethyl ascorbic acid, the most potent form of vitamin C capable of boosting collagen synthesis and brightening the skin.
—Lindsey Metrus, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022
The decadent formula melds coconut cream with fresh okra and macadamia ethyl to protect hair from environmental factors.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
The following preferred scent was ethyl butyrate, a fruity, pineapple-like odor.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2022
There was Tetra ethyl led used in making gasoline slugs.
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 5 Apr. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
German Ethyl (now Äthyl), from Äther ether + -yl
First Known Use
1834, in the meaning defined above
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“Ethyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethyl. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.
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Medical Definition
ethyl
noun
eth·yl
ˈeth-əl, British also ˈē-ˌthīl
: a monovalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5
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