sulfuric ether
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sulfuric ether — noun : ether 3a * * * Chem. ether (def. 1). [1805 15] … Useful english dictionary
sulfuric ether — SYN: diethyl ether … Medical dictionary
ether — etheric /i ther ik, i thear /, adj. /ee theuhr/, n. 1. Also called diethyl ether, diethyl oxide, ethyl ether, ethyl oxide, sulfuric ether. Chem., Pharm. a colorless, highly volatile, flammable liquid, C4H10O, having an aromatic odor and sweet,… … Universalium
ether — [ē′thər] n. [ME < L aether < Gr aithēr < aithein, to kindle, burn < IE base * aidh > L aestas, summer, OE ætan, to burn] 1. a substance hypothesized by the ancients as filling all space beyond the sphere of the moon, and making up… … English World dictionary
Ether — This article is about a general class of organic compounds. For the specific compound, see diethyl ether. For the computer network technology, see ethernet. For the antiquated physics concept, see Luminiferous aether. For other uses, see Aether… … Wikipedia
diethyl ether — A flammable, volatile organic solvent formerly widely used in surgical procedures; was used as an inhalation anesthetic; shortcomings include: irritating vapor, slow onset and prolonged recovery phase, explosion hazard. SYN … Medical dictionary
sulphuric ether — /sʌlˌfjurɪk ˈiθə/ (say sul.fyoohrik eethuh) noun → ether (def. 1a). Also, sulfuric ether …
Diethyl ether — Diethyl ether … Wikipedia
Vinyl ether — Systematic (IUPAC) name ethenoxyethene … Wikipedia
ethyl ether — Chem. ether (def. 1). [1875 80] * * * ▪ chemical compound also called diethyl ether well known anesthetic, commonly called simply ether, an organic compound belonging to a large group of compounds called ethers; its molecular structure… … Universalium
