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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 48% | 3 | Ethyl or methyl ending | |
3 | 41% | 9 | Treat a compound with methyl alcohol to add a methyl group | |
Ethyl Or Methyl Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ALKYL" which means:
- noun
- • Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula cnh2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
An example sentence would be:
- • "The alkyl group in the compound is responsible for its hydrophobic properties."
- • "The alkyl substituent on the benzene ring enhances the compound's reactivity."
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New York Times19 Jan 1978 | Down 11 | |
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