Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting ethanol or ethyl alcohol

“The ethylic fermentation process was used to produce the wine.”

2. adjective

containing or produced by ethanol or ethyl alcohol

“Ethylic compounds were found in the chemical analysis of the substance.”

3. noun

a compound containing or derived from ethanol or ethyl alcohol

“The ethylic compound was used as a solvent in the laboratory.”