æter
Danish
[ˈɛˀd̥ɐ]
noun
Definitions
- (religion) ether the substance supposed to fill the upper regions over the clouds
- (uncountable) ether the athmosphere as the medium for broadcasting radio and television
- (chemistry) ether diethyl ether, a colorless liquid used as an anaesthetic
- (chemistry) ether any compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups
Etymology
Derived from Latin aethēr (sky, air, highest and purest part of the atmosphere, ethereal matter surrounding a deity, the upper pure, heaven, bright air, light of day, heavens) derived from Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (upper air, ether, heaven, air, sky, theoretical medium supposed to fill unoccupied space and transmit heat and light, purer upper air of the atmosphere).
Origin
Ancient Greek
αἰθήρ
Gloss
upper air, ether, heaven, air, sky, theoretical medium supposed to fill unoccupied space and transmit heat and light, purer upper air of the atmosphere
Concept
Semantic Field
Religion and belief
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
気