Ester

Origin

Contraction or abstraction of German Essigäther ("ethyl acetate"), from Essig ("vinegar") (from Latin acetum) and Äther ("ether"). See ether for more.

Full definition of ester

Noun

1. (organic chemistry) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water. It contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

Derived terms

• esterification
• esterify
• jojoba ester
• silicon ester

Anagrams

• estre, reset, Reset, steer, stere, stree, terse, trees