What does «éter» mean in Spanish?
- A subtle, invisible, imponderable and elastic fluid which, according to a certain ancient and outdated hypothesis, fills all space and, by its vibratory motion, transmits light and other forms of energy. This substance was discarded by Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity at the beginning of the last century.
Examples of use in Spanish: "muchos científicos creyeron en la existencia del éter; actualmente es considerado uno de los más grandes errores de la ciencia".
- Ethyl oxide, a very volatile and flammable liquid with a very strong odor, also called sulfuric ether, used as an anesthetic.
Examples of use in Spanish: "el éter es inflamable".
- Space or celestial vault; sky.
- Plant of the family of the asteraceae, of scientific name Artemisia abrotanum. Native to southern Europe, especially Italy and Spain.
- (Éter) Character from Greek mythology.