An organic
solvent; also a
drug. Ether was used as an anesthetic for many years; lighter doses cause feelings of
drunkenness for 30 minutes or so. Closely related chemically to standard drinking
alcohol.
See also: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, ether binge.
Note: Do not drink ether. You will probably die. You also shouldn't inhale the vapors - drugs are bad.