Ethyl (noun)

The univalent radical C2H5, derived from ethane by the removal of a hydrogen atom.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from german ethyl, from greek aithēr "upper air" + german -yl (as in phenyl).

Examples:

1. Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.
2. Ethyl acetate is used as a solvent in the production of cellulose acetate and other esters.
3. Ethyl chloride is a liquid that vaporizes at room temperature.
4. Ethyl group is a hydrocarbon group with the chemical formula C2H5.
5. Ethylbenzene is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H5C2H5.