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ethereal
01
extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm
Example
The ethereal music of the flute floated through the room, creating a sense of calm.
She wore a gown made of ethereal fabric that seemed to shimmer in the moonlight.
02
celestial or divine in nature, relating to the heavens
Example
The ethereal glow of the moon illuminated the landscape with a soft, silver light.
As dawn broke, the ethereal colors of the sunrise painted the sky in hues of pink and gold.
03
(of a solution) containing volatile or highly flammable substances, such as diethyl ether
Example
The reaction mixture was distilled under vacuum to remove the ethereal solvent.
After extraction with diethyl ether, the ethereal layer was separated and dried over magnesium sulfate.
