(b) Any similar oxide of hydrocarbon radicals; as, amyl
ether; valeric ether.
{Complex ether}, {Mixed ether} (Chem.), an oxide of two
different radicals in the same molecule; as, ethyl methyl
ether, {C2H5.O.CH3}.
{Compound ether} (Chem.), an ethereal salt or a salt of some
hydrocarbon as the base; an ester.
{Ether engine} (Mach.), a condensing engine like a steam
engine, but operated by the vapor of ether instead of by
steam.