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Word: Ester
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from German, probably from a blend of Essig ‘vinegar’ and Äther ‘ether’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛstə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an organic compound made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl or other organic group. Many naturally occurring fats and essential oils are esters of fatty acids.
Short Definition:organic compound made by replacing hydrogen of acid by alkyl
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