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Noun:
- physics|uncountable A substance (''aether'') once thought to fill all space that allowed Electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy (disproved by Einstein in his Theory of Relativity).
- ancient philosophy|and|alchemy|uncountable A classical physical element, considered as prevalent in the heavens and inaccessible to humans. In some versions of alchemy, this was the fifth element in addition to air, earth, fire and water.
- countable A compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.
- uncountable Diethyl ether (C4H10O), a compound used as an early anaesthetic.
- _|or|_|literary The sky or heavens; the upper air.
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Proper noun:
- The ancient American prophet of Mormon theology who wrote the Book of Ether in the Book of Mormon.
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