ethylate1
/ˈɛθɪleɪt/Chemistry
noun
= ethoxide.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From ethyl + -ate.
ethylate2
/ˈɛθɪleɪt/Chemistry
verb
[with object] To introduce one or more ethyl groups into (a compound).
Origin
Mid 19th century. From ethyl + -ate. Compare slightly later methylate.