Ether ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Ether ( noun )

1. A hypothetical substance once thought to fill all space above the atmosphere and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves.
2. A colorless, highly flammable liquid that is used as a solvent and anesthetic.

Origin:

From old english ēðer, from proto-germanic *aþrą, from proto-indo-european *h₁éteros ("upper, purer").

Examples:

1. In the 19th century, ether was believed to be the medium through which light and other electromagnetic waves propagated.
2. Ether is a highly flammable liquid, it must be handled with care.
3. Ether was used as an anesthetic in surgery before the advent of safer options such as nitrous oxide.
4. Ether is often used as a solvent in the production of other chemicals.
5. Ether is a colorless and highly volatile liquid with a characteristic sweet smell.

(As a noun)

Ether ( noun )

1. A hypothetical substance once thought to fill all space above the atmosphere and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves.
2. A colorless, highly flammable liquid that is used as a solvent and anesthetic.

Origin:

From old english ēðer, from proto-germanic *aþrą, from proto-indo-european *h₁éteros ("upper, purer").

Examples:

1. In the 19th century, ether was believed to be the medium through which light and other electromagnetic waves propagated.
2. Ether is a highly flammable liquid, it must be handled with care.
3. Ether was used as an anesthetic in surgery before the advent of safer options such as nitrous oxide.
4. Ether is often used as a solvent in the production of other chemicals.
5. Ether is a colorless and highly volatile liquid with a characteristic sweet smell.