depside

American

[dep-sahyd, -sid] / ˈdɛp saɪd, -sɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

any of a group of esters formed from two or more phenol carboxylic acid molecules.

depside British

/ ˈdɛpsaɪd, -sɪd /

noun

any ester formed by the condensation of the carboxyl group of one phenolic carboxylic acid with the hydroxyl group of another, found in plant cells

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Etymology

Origin of depside

1905–10; < Greek déps(ein) to tan, soften + -ide ( def. )

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If the depside formed is so stable as to resist the action of alkali for several hours, the use of the latter is very convenient for the purpose required.

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