noun
ester
EHS-tuh
noun
1
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."
How to Use Ester
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chemistry term for a compound made from an acid and an alcohol, often responsible for pleasant fruity smells.
Word Forms
esters plural
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Etymology
Coined in German as a blend of Essig ("vinegar") and Äther ("ether") — describing a compound partway between the two in character.