eter
//ˈɛ.tɛr//
Polishnoun
Definitions
- 1.quintessence, aether (fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water, that fills the universe beyond the terrestrial sphere)
- 2.ether (any of a class of organic compounds containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups)
- 3.colloquialether (atmosphere or space as a medium for broadcasting radio and television signals; also, a notional space through which Internet and other digital communications take place; cyberspace)
- 4.informalether, diethyl ether (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)
- 5.poeticair (substance constituting Earth's atmosphere, a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases)
Synonyms & related words
Synonyms
- kwintesencja
- eter dietylowy
- powietrze
Related words (4)
- eternie
- eterycznie
- na falach eteru
- eteryczność
Etymology
Internationalism; compare English ether, French éther, German Äther, ultimately from Latin aethēr, from Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithḗr).
Forms
- eterowyadjective
- eterycznyadjective
- eternyadjective
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | eter | — |
| Genitive | eteru | — |
| Dative | eterowi | — |
| Accusative | eter | — |
| Instrumental | eterem | — |
| Locative | eterze | — |
| Vocative | eterze | — |
Nominative
Singular
eter
Plural
—
Genitive
Singular
eteru
Plural
—
Dative
Singular
eterowi
Plural
—
Accusative
Singular
eter
Plural
—
Instrumental
Singular
eterem
Plural
—
Locative
Singular
eterze
Plural
—
Vocative
Singular
eterze
Plural
—