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Vocabulary Entry
ester
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A chemical compound formed by the reaction of an alcohol and an acid, often characterized by a pleasant smell.
Example Sentences
"The strawberry ester gave the jam its fruity aroma."
"Esters are often used in flavoring and fragrance industries."
"The chemist synthesized an ester for her project."
V
verb
To convert a substance into an ester, typically through a chemical reaction.
Example Sentences
"The researchers esterified the alcohol with acetic acid."
"During the experiment, they esterize different organic compounds."
"To create the fragrance, the team will need to ester their base ingredients."