ester
Pronunciation
/ˈɛstɝ/

Definition & Meaning of "ester"in English

Ester
01

a chemical compound derived from the reaction between an alcohol and an organic acid, typically with the elimination of water

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
esters
Examples
Ethyl acetate, an ester, is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers.
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