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ETHER

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There are 5 meanings of the word Ether.

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Ether - as a noun

The fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quintessence23

Any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organic compound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aether9

A colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diethyl etherdivinyl etherethoxyethane28ethyl ethervinyl ether
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inhalation anaestheticinhalation anestheticinhalation general anaestheticinhalation general anesthetic
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ether - as a verb

To viciously humiliate or insult.

Example: "The battle rapper ethered his opponent and caused him to slink away in shame."

Example Sentences

"She inhaled the sweet-smelling ether before going under surgery."
"The scientist studied the properties of ether in the lab."
"The chemist synthesized a new compound by combining ether with other chemicals."
"They filled the balloon with ether to make it float."
"The patient was administered ether to induce unconsciousness."
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Word Game Points

Is ETHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ether is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ETHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ETHER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ether is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ETHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ETHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ether is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ETHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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