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aether

Übersetzungen

aethersubstantiv

aethers

Pl.

The ancient Greeks believed that aether was the fifth element.

Древние греки верили, что эфир был пятым элементом.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

небесная сфера

эфирное масло

Synonyme

upper regions

aetheradjektiv

Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "aether theories").

Synonyme

aethersubstantiv

Aether is a classical element in ancient and medieval science, thought to fill the universe beyond the terrestrial sphere.

In ancient Greek philosophy, aether was considered the fifth element, alongside earth, water, air, and fire.

In modern physics, aether was once hypothesized as a medium for the propagation of light and electromagnetic waves.

The Michelson-Morley experiment was designed to detect the presence of aether, but it ultimately found no evidence of its existence.

In literature and mythology, aether is often depicted as a pure, heavenly substance or realm.

The poet described the hero's soul ascending into the aether, where it would find eternal peace.

An archaic spelling of ether, any of a class of organic compounds used as solvents or anesthetics.

Early chemists distilled aether to produce a powerful anesthetic.

aetheradjektiv

Relating to or derived from the classical element or hypothetical medium called aether; relating to the upper air or heavens.

The scientist proposed an aether theory to explain the mysterious force.