Meaning of the word "the ether" in English

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the ether

US /ˈiːθər/
UK /ˈiːθə/

Noun

1.

the upper regions of air beyond the clouds

Example:
The balloon ascended into the ether.
His words seemed to vanish into the ether.
2.

a pleasant-smelling, colorless, volatile liquid that is highly flammable. It is used as an anesthetic and as a solvent.

Example:
The doctor administered ether to the patient before surgery.
The chemical reaction produced a strong smell of ether.
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