Elements of the Universe: aer (air), aeth (sky), vapor (gas)

Learn this list of words derived from aer ("air"), aeth ("sky") and vapor ("gas").
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  1. aerate
    fill, combine, or supply with oxygen
  2. aerial
    existing, living, growing, or operating in the air
  3. aerobic
    depending on free oxygen or air
  4. anaerobic
    not using or dependent on oxygen
  5. aerodynamic
    of or relating to the study of air
  6. aeronautics
    the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
  7. aerospace
    the branch of science related to aviation and flight
  8. ether
    a medium that was once thought to fill all space
  9. ethereal
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
  10. ethanol
    colorless flammable liquid used as a solvent or intoxicant
  11. polyester
    any of a large class of synthetic fabrics
  12. vapor
    a visible suspension in the air of particles of a substance
  13. evaporate
    change into gas or steam
  14. vaporize
    turn into gas
Created on Wed Feb 11 14:46:23 EST 2026 (updated Fri Mar 20 16:09:40 EDT 2026)

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