Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat with ethyl alcohol, especially in the manufacture of compounds or as a preservative

“The laboratory technician had to ethylate the chemicals before proceeding with the experiment.”

2. verb (transitive)

to add ethyl alcohol to (a substance or mixture)

“The doctor decided to ethylate the patient’s wound with a special solution to promote healing.”

3. noun

the process of treating or converting with ethyl alcohol

“The ethylate process is used to preserve the fruit for longer periods.”