ether
nounmasculinetécnico/ɛˈtɛɾ/low
é·ter
Definition
A volatile, flammable liquid used as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic.
Ether was once a common general anesthetic.
The chemical was dissolved in ether.
Common collocations
diethyl ethersulfuric etherether anesthesia
Etymology
Do francês 'éther', do latim 'aether', do grego 'aithḗr' (ar puro, céu superior).