What does "etc" mean?

Acronym of electron transport chain.

What is a synonym for "etc"?

Common synonyms include: and so forth, and like, and so on, dot dot dot, e tolls, et al.

Pronounced //ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə//.

//ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə// adv, noun

adv, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

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Acronym of electron transport chain. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable
2
Acronym of Exchange-Traded Commodity. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable
3
Acronym of Electronic Toll Collection, a system to eliminate delays on toll roads by collecting them electronically. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable

Adverb

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Alternative form of etc.. alt-of, alternative
"The aim of these tests is the examination of the weld without imparting any damage. These may include x-rays, hydrostatic tests, etc, and are also termed NDE or nondestructive examination and NDI or nondestructive inspection."

"Boxing Day, when presents are given to the postman, the milkman, etc., is the first week-day after Christmas."

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