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Meaning of
ester
in English
ester
us
//ˈiː.stər//
uk
//ˈiː.stə//
#uncommon
Plural
esters
Definitions
Noun
an
organic
compound
with
a
carbonyl
group
;
linked
to
oxygen
Esters
are
commonly
used
in
perfumes
and
fragrances
.
a
compound
formed
from
an
alcohol
and
acid
;
eliminating
water
The
reaction
between
the
acid
and
alcohol
produced
an
ester
.