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noun

ester

EHS-tuh
noun
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A type of chemical compound formed when an acid and an alcohol react together, releasing water; many esters give fruits and flowers their smell.
"The fruity smell of the candle comes from an ester used in the fragrance."

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In plain EnglishA chemistry term for a compound made from an acid and an alcohol, often responsible for pleasant fruity smells.

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esters plural

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The fruity smell of the candle comes from an _____ used in the fragrance.

Etymology

Coined in German as a blend of Essig ("vinegar") and Äther ("ether") — describing a compound partway between the two in character.

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