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tər noun Chemistry.
a compound produced by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with the elimination of a molecule of water, as ethyl acetate, C 4 H 8 O 2 , or dimethyl sulfate, C 2 H 6 SO 4 .
Origin:
1850–55; coined by L. Gmelin (1788–1853), German chemist
1850–55; coined by L. Gmelin (1788–1853), German chemist
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| chem any of a class of compounds produced by reaction between acids and alcohols with the elimination of water. Esters with low molecular weights, such as ethyl acetate, are usually volatile fragrant liquids; fats are solid esters | |
| [C19: from German, probably a contraction of Essigäther acetic ether, from Essig vinegar (ultimately from Latin acētum) + Äther | |
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Word Origin & History
ester
coined in Ger. 1848, probably a contraction of essigäther, from essig "vinegar" + äther "ether."
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Medical Dictionary
ester es·ter (ěs'tər)
n.
Any of a class of organic compounds corresponding to the inorganic salts and formed from an organic acid and an alcohol, usually with the elimination of water.
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Science Dictionary
ester  (ěs'tər) Pronunciation Key
An organic compound formed when an acid and an alcohol combine and release water. Esters formed from carboxylic acids are the most common, and have the general formula RCOOR', where R and R' are organic radicals. Esters formed from simple hydrocarbon groups are colorless, volatile liquids with pleasant aromas and create the fragrances and flavors of many flowers and fruits. They are also used as food flavorings. Larger esters, formed from long-chain carboxylic acids, commonly occur as animal and vegetable fats, oils, and waxes. Esters have a wide range of uses in industry. |
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Example sentences
Any vegetable oil can become fuel, but not until its fatty acids are converted to chemical compounds known as esters.
Jojoba oil has unique array of liquid wax esters are almost identical to those of our own skin.
We should all hold judgement until someone performs the task of trying and detect nucleotide arsenate esters.
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