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ether


Main Entry: ether
Pronunciation: \ˈē-thər\
Function: noun
1 : a medium that in the wave theory of light permeates all space and transmits transverse waves
2 a : a light volatile flammable liquid C4H10O used especially formerly chiefly as an anesthetic—called also diethyl ether, ethyl ether, ethyl oxide b : any of various organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom attached to two carbon atoms

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