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etherize Meaning & Definition

/ˈiːθəɹaɪz/

What Does Etherize Mean?

Etherize is a verb that means To convert into ether. It can also mean To anesthetize by means of ether (diethyl ether), often by inhalation.

Etherize: Key Facts

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈiːθəɹaɪz/
Verb formsetherizes, etherizing, etherized

Etherize Definition (Verb)

  1. To convert into ether.

    etherize a spirit

  2. To anesthetize by means of ether (diethyl ether), often by inhalation.

    to etherize a patient

Synonyms of Etherize

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Etherize in a Sentence

etherize a spirit

to etherize a patient

Word Forms & Grammar

etherize (third-person singular simple present etherizes, present participle etherizing, simple past and past participle etherized)

Words That Rhyme With Etherize

Origin of Etherize

From ether +‎ -ize. Compare French éthériser.

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