— ethylation , n.
/eth"euh layt'/ , v. , ethylated, ethylating , n. Chem.
v.t.
1. to introduce one or more ethyl groups into (a compound).
n.
2. Also called ethoxide . a metallic derivative of ethyl alcohol, as potassium ethylate, KOC 2 H 5 .
[ 1860-65; ETHYL + -ATE 1 ]