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es·ter Pronunciation: 'es-t&r Function: noun. Etymology: German, from Essigäther [[ethyl acetate]], from Essig vinegar + Äther ether. Any of a class of often fragrant compounds that can be represented by the formula RCOOR´ and that are usually formed by the reaction between an [[acid]] and an [[alcohol]] with elimination of [[water]]. | es·ter Pronunciation: 'es-t&r Function: noun. Etymology: German, from Essigäther [[ethyl acetate]], from Essig vinegar + Äther ether. Any of a class of often fragrant compounds that can be represented by the formula RCOOR´ and that are usually formed by the reaction between an [[acid]] and an [[alcohol]] with elimination of [[water]]. | ||
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From Webster:
es·ter Pronunciation: 'es-t&r Function: noun. Etymology: German, from Essigäther ethyl acetate, from Essig vinegar + Äther ether. Any of a class of often fragrant compounds that can be represented by the formula RCOOR´ and that are usually formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water.