ETHER
Scrabble letter values: E1T1H4E1R1 = 8
Definition
- noun the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water. — synonyms: quintessence
- noun any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom.
- noun a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves. — synonyms: aether
- noun a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic. — synonyms: ethoxyethane, divinyl_ether, vinyl_ether, diethyl_ether, ethyl_ether
Examples
- “was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies”
- “The battle rapper ethered his opponent and caused him to slink away in shame.”