Definition

To change a substance, especially an alcohol, into an ether, which is a type of chemical compound.

Example

The chemist decided to etherify the alcohol to create a new compound.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was reading about how to etherify different alcohols for a project.

That sounds interesting! Why would you want to do that?

Well, it can create some useful compounds for experiments.

Got it! I hope your experiment goes well with that process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Etherify → It is formed from "ether" (from Greek "aither", meaning upper air or pure, fresh air) and "-ify" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "etherify" means to make something ethereal or to convert it into ether.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ether' as the pure air and 'ify' as making something — so etherify means to make something ethereal or like ether.

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