Ether

Ether is a volatic liquid prepared from the distillation of alcohol and sulphuric acid at high temperature. It is colourless, and emits a sweet, penetrating odour. It is highly combustible, but a useful solvent, and an important anæsthetic.

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Ethernet, Ethics, Ethipothala, Ethipothala waterfalls, Ethnology, Etienne Bonnot Condillac