Definitions of ethyl
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the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atomsynonyms: ethyl group, ethyl radicaltype of:alkyl, alkyl group, alkyl radicalany of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
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Elements of the Universe: Aether ("Sky")
The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Aither, a Greek word meaning "pure or upper sky," was a fifth element that was thought to be a purer and higher form of fire or air, and it was the most sacred of all the elements. Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun")