ether
|e-ther|
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/ˈiːθər/
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/ˈiːθə/
volatile liquid, upper air
Etymology
'ether' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aether,' where 'aether' meant 'upper air, pure, bright air.'
'aether' transformed into the Old French word 'ether,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ether.'
Initially, it meant 'upper air or bright air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a volatile liquid used as an anesthetic.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a volatile, highly flammable liquid used as an anesthetic and solvent.
The doctor used ether to anesthetize the patient before surgery.
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Noun 2
the clear sky; the upper regions of air beyond the clouds.
The poet wrote about the stars shining in the ether.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 10:05