eth-
English
Etymology
From ethyl. Ultimately from Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithḗr, “ether”).
Prefix
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.
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with eth-
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Anagrams
Dutch
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /eːt/
Prefix
eth-
Derived terms
See also
- Category:nl:Hydrocarbon chain prefixes
German
Etymology
From Ethyl.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /et/
Prefix
eth-
Derived terms
See also
- Category:de:Hydrocarbon chain prefixes
Middle English
Alternative forms
- ethe-
- eþ-
- eð-
Etymology
From ēth, ethe (“easy, easily”).
Prefix
eth-
- combining form for easy, easily.
Derived terms
- ēthbēte – easily atoned for
- 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
- ēthmōden – to be gracious, merciful, appeased
- ēthmōdlīche – earnestly
- ēthmōd – graciousness, kindness
- ēthsēne – easily seen, obvious, plain, clear
- ēthwinne – easily won or obtained, easy win