Words Like ETHER
We have put together a list of words that are similar to ETHER.
7 Alternative Words Similar to ether
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Ethrane
Noun Hyponym
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Enflurane
Noun Hyponym
1 examples of ether
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amyl ether; valeric ether; methyl ethyl ether. The general formular for an ether is ROR′, in which R and R′ are organic radicals which may be of similar or different structure. If R and R′ are different parts of the same organic radical, the structure forms a cyclic ether.
10 definitions of ether
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Supposed matter above the air; the air itself.
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A light, volatile, mobile, inflammable liquid, (C2H5)2O, of a characteristic aromatic odor, obtained by the distillation of alcohol with sulphuric acid, and hence called also sulphuric ether. It is a powerful solvent of fats, resins, and pyroxylin, but finds its chief use as an anæsthetic. Commonly called ethyl ether to distinguish it from other ethers, and also ethyl oxide.
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Any similar compound in which an oxygen atom is bound to two different carbon atoms, each of which is part of an organic radical
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any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom
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a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves
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the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
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a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
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Any of a class of organic compounds in which two hydrocarbon groups are linked by an oxygen atom.
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A volatile, highly flammable liquid, C2H5OC2H5, derived from the distillation of ethyl alcohol with sulfuric acid and used as a reagent and solvent. It was formerly used as an anesthetic. Also called diethyl ether, ethyl ether.
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The regions of space beyond the earth's atmosphere; the heavens.