Ether — synonyms, definition

1. ether (Noun) archaic

aether air atmosphere conditions diethyl ether divinyl ether environment ethoxyethane ethyl ether gas general anaesthetic medium nitrous oxide quintessence situation sky stratosphere temper vinyl ether

ether (Noun) — Any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom.

ether (Noun) — A medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves.

ether (Noun) — A colourless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anaesthetic.

ether (Noun) — The fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies.

element inhalation anaesthetic inhalation anesthetic inhalation general anaesthetic inhalation general anesthetic medium organic compound Ethrane enflurane