esters

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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.

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Synonyms

crt cyanate phorbol phthalate sorbitan acetates valerates caproates propionates formates butyrates phthalates carbonates nitrates phosphates sulfates

Associated

jojoba triglycerides estradiol spermaceti lanolin estriol acylation ketones nandrolone amines lipoproteins

Rhymes

festers ancestors protestors protesters investors sequesters polyesters molesters pesters testers

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