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Meaning of ester
A chemical compound derived from an acid, typically formed by replacing a hydrogen atom with an alkyl or aryl group
Etymology of ester
The word "ester" originates from the German word "Essigäther", meaning "acetic ether", which was later shortened to "ester"
The term was first used in the 18th century to describe a type of chemical compound derived from acids
Synonyms
compound
derivative
byproduct
chemical
substance
product
molecule
ether
acid
alkyl
radical
group
moiety
functional group
derivative
byproduct
additive
ingredient
constituent
part
portion
segment
unit
entity
component
mixture
solution
blend
combination
amalgam
amalgamation
synthesis
formulation
extract
distillate
residue
Definitions
- A chemical compound derived from an acid, in which at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O-alkyl (alkoxy) group
- * A type of organic compound that contains a carboxyl group linked to an alkyl or aryl group
Usage Examples
- Esters are commonly used as fragrances and flavorings in foods and perfumes
- * The ester linkage is a key component of many biological molecules, including fats and oils
- * Esters can be synthesized through a variety of methods, including the reaction of an acid with an alcohol