ether·in
variants:
or less commonly aetherin \
ˈēthərə̇n
\
plural -s
Definition of etherin
1
archaic
: ethylene believed to be a basic radical and a constituent of alcohol, ether, and various other compounds
2
archaic
: a white crystalline hydrocarbon found in heavy oil of wine
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“Etherin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/etherin. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of etherin was in 1833
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