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The ancient American prophet of Mormon theology who wrote the Book of Ether in the Book of Mormon
A classical physical element, considered as prevalent in the heavens and inaccessible to humans. In some versions of alchemy, this was the fifth element in addition to air, earth, fire and water
The sky or heavens; the upper air
A substance (aether) once thought to fill all space that allowed Electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy (disproved by Einstein in his Theory of Relativity)
Diethyl ether (C4H10O), a compound used as an early anaesthetic
A compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups
{n} highly rectified spirit, consisting of alcohol, hydrogene and oxygene, a pure thin element
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves
(Pronounced ith-er) - heavenly substance said to be the origins of both energy and matter on the plane of the physical, a mystical element Sorcerors and Wizards may tap to gain powers such as telepath, telekenisis, and transfiguration of energy/matter (I E Teleportation, Synthesis of objects from thin air ETC)
a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
A compound in which an oxygen atom is attached to two carbon atoms
A light, volatile, mobile, inflammable liquid, (C2H5)2O, of a characteristic aromatic odor, obtained by the distillation of alcohol with sulphuric acid, and hence called also sulphuric ether
A light volatile flammable liquid (C4H10O) used chiefly as a solvent and anaesthetic
A substance (aether) once thought to fill all space that allowed Electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy (disproved by Einstien in his Theory of Relativity)
Ether is a colourless liquid that burns easily. It is used in industry and in medicine as an anaesthetic. a sweetish smell of ether and iodine. Any of a class of organic compounds whose molecular structure has an oxygen atom interposed between two carbon atoms that are part of hydrocarbon molecules. Ethers have the general chemical formula ROR, in which R and R represent the hydrocarbons. They resemble alcohols but generally are less dense, less soluble in water, more volatile, and more inert. They are used in chemical processing, for extraction and separation of chemicals, and as solvents. Some are used as insecticides and soil fumigants. They are also used in medicine and pharmacology. Codeine is the methyl ether of morphine. The term ether often refers to ethyl ether (C2H5OC2H5), best known as an anesthetic but also used as a solvent, an extractant, and a reaction medium
Called also ethyl oxide
In some versions of alchemy, this was the fifth element in addition to air, earth, fire and water
An hypothesized all pervasive elastic medium by which Tesla believed wireless signals were propagated by alternating compression and rarefaction
Any similar oxide of hydrocarbon radicals; as, amyl ether; valeric ether
a compound containing an oxygen atom attached to two hydrocarbon residues
Supposed matter above the air; the air itself
A molecule containing a C-O-H double bond to another O, making this part of an ester linkage, or some other exception holds
a colorless volatile highly inflammable 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 any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom
any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom
A medium of great elasticity and extreme tenuity, supposed to pervade all space, the interior of solid bodies not excepted, and to be the medium of transmission of light and heat; hence often called luminiferous ether
It is powerful solvent of fats, resins, and pyroxylin, but finds its chief use as an anæsthetic
A compound in which an oxygen atom is attached to two carbon atoms, such as diethyl ether, CH3CH2OCH2CH3
Diethyl ether, a compound used as an early anaesthetic
Compound in which an oxygen atom is bonded to two alkyl or two aryl groups, or one alkyl and one aryl group
An inhalant Ether was one of the first anesthetics to be used in surgery, but has been replaced by more effective, safer anesthetics
{i} colorless liquid used as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic (Chemistry)
ethyl ether
An alternative name for diethyl ether
crown ether
any of a class of macrocyclic compounds containing repeat units of -CH2CH2O-
crown ether
any similar compound containing atoms of nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus or silicon instead of, or as well as, oxygen
decabromodiphenyl ether
A brominated flame retardant with the molecular formula C12Br10O
diethyl ether
A clear, colorless, highly flammable liquid with a low boiling point and chemical formula CH3-CH2-O-CH2-CH3. Used as a solvent and in the past as a general anesthetic
dimethyl ether
The simplest ether; that derived from methanol (CH3OCH3)
ethereal
Pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere; celestial; otherworldly; as, ethereal space; ethereal regions

I trust that we shall be more imaginative, that our thoughts will be clearer, fresher, and more ethereal, as our sky,.

ethereal
Delicate, light and airy
lariat ether
a crown ether having a side chain of similar structure
methyl t-butyl ether
C5H12O ; an organic compound used to increase octane ratings of gasoline, through added oxygen
methyl tert-butyl ether
C5H12O ; an organic compound used to increase octane numbers of gasoline, through added oxygen, as an anti-knock additive
methyl tertiary butyl ether
methyl tert-butyl ether
octabromodiphenyl ether
A brominated flame retardant with the molecular formula C12H2Br8O
pentabromodiphenyl ether
A brominated flame retardant which belongs to the group of polybrominated diphenyl ethers
petroleum ether
A volatile petroleum fraction, usually available in a number of fractions boiling between 40°C and 140°C. Used as a solvent in the laboratory and industry
pyroacetic ether
acetone
sulfur ether
a thioether
sulphur ether
Alternative spelling of sulfur ether
ethereal
{a} heavenly, refined, pure
aether
A volatile liquid, C{4}H{10}O, formed from the addition of sulphuric acid to alcohol (now only spelled ether)
aether
personification of the sky or upper air breathed by the Olympians; son of Erebus and Night or of Chaos and Darkness
aether
A classical physical element, considered as prevalent in the heavens and inaccessible to humans
aether
An elastic substance once thought to fill all space, and to allow for the transmission of light
aether
{i} (Physics) theoretical medium of great elasticity and extreme thinness of consistency supposed to fill all unoccupied space and transmit light and heat
aether
an old spelling of ether (=the air or sky)
aether
The sky or heavens; the upper air
ethereal
Ethereal means unrelated to practical things and the real world. the ethereal nature of romantic fiction. very delicate and light, in a way that does not seem real
ethereal
Pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere; celestial; as, ethereal space; ethereal regions
ethereal
Someone or something that is ethereal has a delicate beauty. She's the prettiest, most ethereal romantic heroine in the movies. gorgeous, hauntingly ethereal melodies
ethereal
{s} heavenly; light, airy; delicate
ethereal
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; "this smallest and most ethereal of birds"; "gossamer shading through his playing" of or containing or dissolved in ether; "ethereal solution
ethereal
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; "this smallest and most ethereal of birds"; "gossamer shading through his playing"
ethereal
Consisting of ether; hence, exceedingly light or airy; tenuous; spiritlike; characterized by extreme delicacy, as form, manner, thought, etc
ethereal
of heaven or the spirit; "celestial peace"; "ethereal melodies"; "the supernal happiness of a quiet death"
ethereal
of or containing or dissolved in ether; "ethereal solution"
ethereal
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air; "figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away"- Thomas Carlyle; "aerial fancies"; "an airy apparition"; "physical rather than ethereal forms"
ethereal
Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, ether; as, ethereal salts
ethereal
of or containing or dissolved in ether; "ethereal solution
etheric
Of or pertaining to the ether (all-pervading medium)
ethers
plural of ether
ether

    Hyphenation

    e·ther

    Turkish pronunciation

    ithır

    Pronunciation

    /ˈēᴛʜər/ /ˈiːθɜr/

    Etymology

    [ 'E-th&r ] (noun.) 14th century. From Latin æther (“the upper pure, bright air”) Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithēr, “upper air”) αἴθω (aithō, “I burn, shine”).
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