| 单词 | ethoxyethane |
| 释义 | ethoxyethane in British English (ɛˌθɒksɪˈiːθeɪn) noun the technical name for ether (sense 1) Word origin C20: from eth(yl) + oxy-2 + ethaneether in British English (ˈiːθə) noun Also (for senses 3–5): aether1. Also called: diethyl ether, ethyl ether, ethoxyethane a colourless volatile highly flammable liquid with a characteristic sweetish odour, made by the reaction of sulphuric acid with ethanol: used as a solvent and anaesthetic. Formula: C2H5OC2H5 2. any of a class of organic compounds with the general formula ROR′ where R and R′ are alkyl groups, as in diethyl ether C2H5OC2H5 3. the ether 4. Greek mythology the upper regions of the atmosphere; clear sky or heaven 5. a rare word for air Derived forms etheric (iːˈθɛrɪk) adjective Word origin C17: from Latin aether, from Greek aithēr, from aithein to burn |
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