English Explanatory Dictionary

etherize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert into ether.
  2. To anesthesize by means of ether (diethyl ether), often by inhalation.

Pronunciation

/ˈiːθəɹaɪz/

Word forms

etherize etherizes etherizing etherized

Etymology

From ether + -ize. Compare French éthériser.

Derived words

etherization etherizer
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