eth-

prefix

eth-

prefix

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

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Morpheme Used as a combining form to denote the presence of 2 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.

Derived terms
ethane, ethanol, ethyl
Related terms
metho-, prop-, but-

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