Esters

noun

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.nounA compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

Synonyms

crt cyanate phorbol phthalate sorbitan acetates valerates caproates propionates formates butyrates phthalates

Rhymes With

festers ancestors protestors protesters investors sequesters polyesters molesters

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