Ethylate \Eth"yl*ate\ ([e^]th"[i^]l*[asl]t), n. [From {Ethyl}.]
(Chem.)
A compound derived from ethyl alcohol by the replacement of
the hydroxyl hydrogen, after the manner of a hydrate; an
ethyl alcoholate; as, potassium ethylate, {C2H5.O.K}.
[1913 Webster]