ETHYL crossword clue
The clue Mangesh Ghogre wrote for ETHYL in the MG Mini, the daily Indian mini crossword.
The clue
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7A
____ alcohol or ethanol (CH3CH2OH)
The clue mentions "alcohol," which refers to a group of chemicals that includes ethanol. Ethanol is also known as ethyl alcohol, making "ethyl" a perfect fit for the clue. The chemical formula for ethanol is CH3CH2OH, where "ethyl" represents the two-carbon part of the molecule. Therefore, "ethyl" directly relates to both the type of alcohol and the specific compound mentioned.
Aug 19 · 19 August 2024
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