caustic alcohol.
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caustic alcohol — noun : sodium ethoxide … Useful english dictionary
caustic alcohol. — See sodium ethylate. [1785 95] … Useful english dictionary
Cetyl alcohol — Cetyl alcohol[1] … Wikipedia
cetyl alcohol — /seet l/ a white, crystalline, water insoluble solid, C16H34O, used chiefly as an emollient in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Also, cetylic alcohol /si til ik/. Also called ethal. [1870 75; CET + YL (so called because some of its compounds are… … Universalium
Phenol alcohol — Phenol Phe nol, n. [Gr. ? to show + ol: cf. F. ph[ e]nol.] (Chem.) 1. A white or pinkish crystalline substance, {C6H5OH}, produced by the destructive distillation of many organic bodies, as wood, coal, etc., and obtained from the heavy oil from… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
phenyl alcohol — Phenol Phe nol, n. [Gr. ? to show + ol: cf. F. ph[ e]nol.] (Chem.) 1. A white or pinkish crystalline substance, {C6H5OH}, produced by the destructive distillation of many organic bodies, as wood, coal, etc., and obtained from the heavy oil from… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
amyl alcohol — Chem. a colorless liquid, C5H12O, consisting of a mixture of two or more isomeric alcohols, derived from the pentanes, and used as a solvent and intermediate for organic synthesis: the main component of fusel oil. [1860 65] * * * ▪ chemical… … Universalium
sodium ethylate — Chem. a white, hygroscopic powder, C2H5ONa, that is decomposed by water into sodium hydroxide and alcohol: used chiefly in organic synthesis. Also called caustic alcohol, sodium ethoxide /e thok suyd, sid/. * * * … Universalium
sodium ethylate — noun see sodium ethoxide * * * Chem. a white, hygroscopic powder, C2H5ONa, that is decomposed by water into sodium hydroxide and alcohol: used chiefly in organic synthesis. Also called caustic alcohol, sodium ethoxide /e thok suyd, sid/ … Useful english dictionary
soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… … Universalium
