SODIUM ETHYLATE


Meaning of SODIUM ETHYLATE in English

Chem.

a white, hygroscopic powder, C 2 H 5 ONa, that is decomposed by water into sodium hydroxide and alcohol: used chiefly in organic synthesis. Also called caustic alcohol, sodium ethoxide /e thok"suyd, -sid/ .

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