ethoxylate
/ɛˈθɒksɪleɪt/ /ɪˈθɒksɪleɪt/Chemistry
noun
An organic compound containing the group —OC2H4; especially any of various compounds that contain several such groups and have been used as surfactants and detergents.
Origin
1950s. From ethoxyl + -ate. Compare earlier ethoxylated, ethoxylation.