ethereal

ethereal definition - medical

e·the·re·al (ĭ-thîrˈē-əl)

adjective
  1. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; intangible.
  2. Of, relating to, or containing ether.

Related Forms:

  • e·theˌre·alˈi·ty (-ălˈĭ-tē), e·theˈre·al·ness noun

Related Forms:

  • e·theˈre·al·ly adverb

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