Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eter

noun

/ˈiːθər/

Definition

Eter is a Portuguese term that translates to ‘ether’ in English, which refers to a class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups.

Examples

O médico usou o éter como anestésico durante a cirurgia.
Na filosofia grega, o éter era considerado o elemento que preenchia o universo.

Meaning

In modern usage, ether commonly refers to a colorless, volatile liquid used as an anesthetic and in various chemical reactions. It also historically denotes the upper regions of space or the clear sky; in philosophy, it has been associated with the fifth element in classical antiquity.