ester
noun/ˈestə(r)/
/ˈestər/
(chemistry)- a chemical that is formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol. Esters made from acids that contain carbon are generally sweet-smelling.Word Originmid 19th cent.: from German, probably from a blend of Essig ‘vinegar’ and Äther ‘ether’.
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