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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
from ethyl. Ultimately from Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithḗr, “ether”).
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eth-
- (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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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ethyl.
Pronunciation[edit]
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Etymology[edit]
From ēth, ethe (“easy, easily”).
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eth-
- combining form for easy, easily.
Derived terms[edit]
- ēthbēte – easily atoned for
- ēthmōd – graciousness, kindness
- ēthmōden – to be gracious, merciful, appeased
- ēthfalle – easily conquered, taken, beaten
- ēthfēle – easily felt
- ēthfīnde – easily found, an easy find
- ēthfulli – easily, readily
- ēthgēte – easily gotten, easy to find
- ēthlēte – of little value, indifferent, easily let go
- ēthlūke – easily dragged
- ēthmōdlīche – earnestly
- ēthsēne – easily seen, obvious, plain, clear
- ēthwinne – easily won or obtained, easy win
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