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ether

[ee-ther] / ˈi θər /
ADJECTIVE
empyrean
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He’s not worried his own collaborations could disappear into the digital ether, however.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

He could channel an undeniable pop hit out of that ether whenever he wanted.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

U.S. spot ether ETFs recorded net outflows of $2.8 million on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Most of the time it feels like I’m just talking into the ether.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

I crafted my first tweet in the fall of 2011 to promote Joining Forces and then watched it zing through the strange, boundless ether where people increasingly spent their time.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Their proliferation might not affect the sheer number of bitcoins, ethers and other tokens, but some investors thought their arrival has dented bitcoin’s appeal as a scarce asset.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026

The device could be used with simple cartridges that can be swapped out to detect different elements, each using slightly different crown ethers that can bind to a specific ion.

From Science Daily ● May 14, 2024

Other EDCs of concern include organophosphate ethers, benzotriazoles, and PBDEs, all of which are used to make plastic products fire- and light-resistant.

From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2024

The Seattle Fire Department uses Novacool UEF, a nonfluorinated foam that doesn’t contain PFAS, nonylphenol ethoxylates or glycol ethers — all chemicals that can be toxic to people and aquatic life.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2023

A study of the separate compounds which impart flavor to fruits, as the various aldehydes, ethers, and organic salts, belongs to organic chemistry rather than to foods.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Harry Snyder


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