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eth-

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See also: eth, Eth, ETH, -eth, Eth., eð, and eþ

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    From ethyl. Ultimately from Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithḗr, “ether”).

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    eth-

    1. (organic chemistry) Used as a combining form to denote the presence of 2 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.

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    Dutch

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    eth-

    1. (organic chemistry) eth-

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    German

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    Etymology

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    From Ethyl.

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    eth-

    1. (organic chemistry) eth-

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    Middle English

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    From ēth, ethe (“easy, easily”).

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    eth-

    1. combining form for easy, easily.

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