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ester
/ˈɛstɚ/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters
- noun
organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
Word history
Borrowed from German Ester, possibly a blend of Essig + Äther. See ether for more.
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