èter

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noun
Definitions
  • ether the substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds
  • (organic chemistry) ether any of a class of organic compounds containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups

Etymology

Derived from Latin aethēr (sky, air, highest and purest part of the atmosphere, ethereal matter surrounding a deity, the upper pure, heaven, bright air, light of day, heavens) derived from Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (upper air, ether, heaven, air, sky, theoretical medium supposed to fill unoccupied space and transmit heat and light, purer upper air of the atmosphere).

Origin

Ancient Greek

αἰθήρ

Gloss

upper air, ether, heaven, air, sky, theoretical medium supposed to fill unoccupied space and transmit heat and light, purer upper air of the atmosphere

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Religion and belief

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Person/Thing

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