ester

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/ˈɛstə/ English

Definitions

noun

A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

Related words

Synonyms

methyl standing access aunt priority esther estonians acetate carbomethoxy glyceride triglyceride lactone acrylate polyester propionate butyrate

Associated

estradiol jojoba estriol nandrolone amide esters diol retinol intramuscular succinate ethyl hydrolysis

Rhymes

sequester pester chester jester ancestor nestor tester semester protester quester

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