ester
noun
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 .
esters
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pluralof ester.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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EPA and DHA are available in several forms, including free fatty acids, ethyl esters and triglycerides.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 13, 2026
Future research involving these novel and superior menthyl esters may result in therapeutic compounds to tackle the ever-growing health concerns of obesity and inflammatory conditions.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2024
Menthyl esters possess unique advantages compared to other anti-inflammatory or anti-obesity compounds currently being researched or used.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2024
"There are five fruit esters, or aroma compounds, which are very typical for Heineken, and we know which ones to bring back," says Mr van Waesberghe.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2024
The natural fats, vegetable oils, and plant waxes are all esters.
From The Chemistry of Plant Life by Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
