Äther

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See also: aether, Aether, and æther

German

Alternative forms

  • Ether (chemical substance only, chiefly scientific)

Etymology

16th century, from Latin aethēr, from Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithḗr).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛːtər/, ,
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  • Hyphenation: Äther

Noun

Äther m (strong, genitive Äthers, plural Äther)

  1. ether (all senses)

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