English

Noun

diethyl ether ‎(uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) A clear, colorless, highly flammable liquid with a low boiling point and chemical formula CH₃-CH₂-O-CH₂-CH₃. Used as a solvent and in the past as a general anesthetic.

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Synonyms

• ether
• ethoxyethane
• ethyl ether
• ethyl oxide