Definition of: ester

(es′tər) noun Chem.
Any of a class of organic compounds formed by the reaction of an acid with an alcohol: they include oils, natural fats, and waxes, and are important in the manufacture of explosives, plastics, rayon, etc. [Coined by Leopold Gmelin, 1788–1853, German chemist]

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ester bond
acid ester
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carbonate ester

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