ether Definition
a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid used as an anesthetic.
Using ether: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ether" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The patient was given ether before the surgery.
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Ether is no longer commonly used as an anesthetic due to its flammability.
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The discovery of ether as an anesthetic revolutionized surgery in the 19th century.
ether Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for ether
- anesthetic
- anaesthetic
- halothane
- chloroform
- isoflurane
Phrases with ether
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The idea for the new product is still in the ether and needs further development.
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The plane disappeared into the ether, leaving behind a trail of white smoke.
a dome-shaped operating theater at Massachusetts General Hospital where the first public demonstration of the use of ether as an anesthetic took place in 1846
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The Ether Dome is now a popular tourist attraction for medical history enthusiasts.
Origins of ether
from Latin 'aether', from Greek 'aithēr', meaning 'upper air'
Summary: ether in Brief
The term 'ether' [ˈiːθər] refers to a colorless, highly flammable liquid that is used as an anesthetic. It was discovered in the 19th century and revolutionized surgery. 'Ether' also has a figurative meaning in phrases like 'in the ether,' which means not yet fully developed, and 'the ether,' which refers to the upper regions of air beyond the clouds.
