ethereal
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- adjective
- /ɪˈθɪəriəl/
- Specialized
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etéreo
- They were part of this firmament, and they were made of some ethereal substance that was unlike anything found on Earth.
- ethereal medium
- ethereal realm
Light is ethereal, but ethereal light does not require contact and therefore provides means for remote control to biological or artificial systems.
- Light is ethereal, but ethereal light does not require contact and therefore provides means for remote control to biological or artificial systems.
Examples
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His physical form changes instantly from a solid object into an ethereal substance.
Fiction book (1990) -
An ethereal plume of smoke rose from the exhaust.
Fiction book (1991) -
Roger Bacon, the thirteenth-century scholar and one of the earliest advocates of the scientific method, described the discipline as incorporating both the ethereal and the mundane.
Academic text (2004) -
The ethereal substance can make man-made fiber bridesmaid gowns an ideal choice for cozy summertime weddings.
Blog text (6) -
The chemist carefully measured the ethereal solution needed for the experiment.
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She was captivated by the ethereal quality of the perfume, which filled the room with a light fragrance.
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In the laboratory, they worked with an ethereal compound that floated gently within the test tube.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word ethereal comes from the name ether, a very light chemical once used in medicine and to dissolve other substances. So in science, calling a liquid or mixture ethereal means it contains or is like 'ether' and often evaporates quickly.