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ether
ether
/ˈiːθɝ/
noun
A colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
(
diethyl ether
,
divinyl ether
,
ether
,
ethoxyethane
,
ethyl ether
,
vinyl ether
)
a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
A medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves
(
aether
,
ether
)
a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves
Any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom
(
ether
)
any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom
The fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
(
ether
,
quintessence
)
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
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