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etherize

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e·ther·ize  (th-rz)
tr.v. e·ther·ized, e·ther·iz·ing, e·ther·iz·es
1. To subject to the fumes of ether; anesthetize.
2. To etherify.
ether·i·zation (thr--zshn) n.
ether·izer n.
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Verb1.etherize - anesthetize with ether
etherise
anaesthetise, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anesthetize, put under, put out - administer an anesthetic drug to; "The patient must be anesthetized before the operation"; "anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth"


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