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ether

/ˈiːθə/ /ˈiθɚ/

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noun

The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.

Examples :

"In ancient myths, the gods were said to breathe the ether, a substance believed to exist above the clouds. "

mythology space philosophy astronomy science theology physics substance

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noun

Often as aether and more fully as luminiferous aether: a substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space that allowed electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy; its existence was disproved by the 1887 Michelson–Morley experiment and the theory of relativity propounded by Albert Einstein (1879–1955).

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"The concept of the ether, a hypothetical substance once believed to permeate space, is now considered a historical scientific idea. "

physics theory substance space energy science history

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noun

The atmosphere or space as a medium for broadcasting radio and television signals; also, a notional space through which Internet and other digital communications take place; cyberspace.

Examples :

"The school's announcements were broadcast through the ether, reaching all the students. "

media technology internet computing communication space signal electronics

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noun

A particular quality created by or surrounding an object, person, or place; an atmosphere, an aura.

Examples :

"The old bookstore had an ether of quiet knowledge, making you want to browse for hours. "

quality abstract place being

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noun

Diethyl ether (C4H10O), an organic compound with a sweet odour used in the past as an anaesthetic.

Examples :

"The old hospital smelled faintly of ether, a chemical once commonly used to put patients to sleep during surgery. "

compound medicine chemistry substance

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noun

Any of a class of organic compounds containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.

Examples :

"The chemist added the ether to the mixture to dissolve the fat. "

compound chemistry substance

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verb

To viciously humiliate or insult.

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

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