Definition of Ether

  • 1. The fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies Noun
  • 2. Any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom Noun
  • 3. A medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves Noun
  • 4. A colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic Noun

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