Definition of ether

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Ether (n.) A light, volatile, mobile, inflammable liquid, (C2H5)2O, of a characteristic aromatic odor, obtained by the distillation of alcohol with sulphuric acid, and hence called also sulphuric ether. It is powerful solvent of fats, resins, and pyroxylin, but finds its chief use as an anaesthetic. Called also ethyl oxide..

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Intwist :: Intwist (v. t.) To twist into or together; to interweave.
Swath :: Swath (v. t.) A line of grass or grain cut and thrown together by the scythe in mowing or cradling.
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Etheriform :: Etheriform (a.) Having the form of ether.
Strength :: Strength (n.) The quality or state of being strong; ability to do or to bear; capacity for exertion or endurance, whether physical, intellectual, or moral; force; vigor; power; as, strength of body or of the arm; strength of mind, of memory, or of judgment..
Skyish :: Skyish (a.) Like the sky, or approaching the sky; lofty; ethereal..
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Alban :: Alban (n.) A white crystalline resinous substance extracted from gutta-percha by the action of alcohol or ether.
Congregate :: Congregate (v. t.) To collect into an assembly or assemblage; to assemble; to bring into one place, or into a united body; to gather together; to mass; to compact..
Snug :: Snug (v. i.) To lie close; to snuggle; to snudge; -- often with up, or together; as, a child snugs up to its mother..
Cohabitation :: Cohabitation (n.) The living together of a man and woman in supposed sexual relationship.
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Brewing :: Brewing (n.) A mixing together.
Suture :: Suturated (a.) Sewed or knit together; united by a suture; stitched.
Continuate :: Continuate (a.) Immediately united together; intimately connected.
Earn :: Earn (v. t.) To merit or deserve, as by labor or service; to do that which entitles one to (a reward, whether the reward is received or not)..
Arsenal :: Arsenal (n.) A public establishment for the storage, or for the manufacture and storage, of arms and all military equipments, whether for land or naval service..
Mantle :: Mantle (n.) The back of a bird together with the folded wings.
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