Ethal

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A waxy alcohol obtained from spermaceti; cetyl alcohol.

“Ethal is used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

eth·al

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Anagrams of Ethal

Words that use exactly the same letters as “ethal”.

alhet athel halte hatel lathe leath

Words one letter different

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ethan ethel ethyl

Words you can make from Ethal

Shorter words formed from the letters in “ethal”.

ahet atle eath haet hale halt hate heal heat htel late tale

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “ethal”.

health wealth

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