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ester (enc)

Ester

Noun1.ester - formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
banana oil - a liquid ester derived from amyl alcohol; has the odor of bananas
cellulose ester - any ester of cellulose with an acid
cyclohexanol phthalate - the cyclohexanol ester of phthalic acid
ethyl acetate - a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics
glyceryl ester - an ester of glycerol
maleate - a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation
nucleotide - a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA)
polyester - a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer
urethane - an ester of carbamic acid

 

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