etheric

[ ih-ther-ik, ih-theer- ]

adjective

of or relating to the chemical ether: Efficient and selective cleavage of etheric carbon-oxygen bonds is crucial for converting biomass into liquid transportation fuels.
of or relating to ether, a substance believed by the ancients to fill the upper regions of space: Across the top of the fresco, the artist depicts allegorical representations of the planets orbiting the heavens on a rainbow ring within the etheric clouds.

Physics. of or relating to ether, a hypothetical substance postulated to occupy all space:The etheric hypothesis was effectively disproven by Einstein’s theory of relativity.
of or relating to the heavens or a spiritual world or plane of existence:Souls exist in the vast domain diversely referred to by mystics and theologians as the etheric realm, heaven, or the afterlife.
of or relating to a person’s aura, a quality or atmosphere seen as emanating from someone: The gemstones in this pendant were chosen to enhance the body's own etheric field.
Rare. ethereal.

Origin of etheric

This little gun is the projector for a new ray which I have discovered—an etheric vibration of extremely short wavelength.
The Revolt of the Star Men | Raymond Gallun
Accordingly Meakin remained in Germany for special training, so that he might act as the "etheric link" between the two countries.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements | Nesta H. Webster
Human thought is an etheric wave of the same essential nature as the radio wave.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 | Various
Human will power can alter the rate of vibration of the line of force, or etheric wave.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 | Various
Many of his experiments with sound and etheric waves required absolute quiet and freedom from interrupting noises.
Astounding Stories, April, 1931 | Various

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