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ether
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɛˈtɛɾ/é·ter
Definition
1A volatile, flammable liquid used as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic.
Usage examples
“Ether was once a common general anesthetic.”
“The chemical was dissolved in ether.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
diethyl ethersulfuric etherether anesthesia