eth-
English
prefix
Definitions
- (organic chemistry) Used as a combining form to denote the presence of 2 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Etymology
Borrowed 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