eth-

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

English

Etymology

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

Prefix

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.

Derived terms

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Anagrams

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eːt/

Prefix

eth-

  1. (organic chemistry) eth-

Derived terms

Dutch terms prefixed with eth-

See also

  • Category:nl:Hydrocarbon chain prefixes

Middle English

Alternative forms

  • ethe-
  • eþ-
  • eð-

Etymology

From ēth, ethe (easy, easily).

Prefix

eth-

  1. combining form for easy, easily.

Derived terms

  • 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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