ester in German
ester in German is Ester — ester means a type of chemical compound formed when an acid and an alcohol react together, releasing water; many esters give fruits and flowers their smell.
ester in German
Ester
(organic compound) A 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 (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.
What does "ester" mean?
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noun A type of chemical compound formed when an acid and an alcohol react together, releasing water; many esters give fruits and flowers their smell.
"The fruity smell of the candle comes from an ester used in the fragrance."
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- The fruity smell of the candle comes from an ester used in the fragrance.
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What is "ester" in German?
"ester" in German is Ester. ester means: A type of chemical compound formed when an acid and an alcohol react together, releasing water; many esters give fruits and flowers their smell.
How do you use "ester" in a sentence?
Example: "The fruity smell of the candle comes from an ester used in the fragrance." In German, "ester" is Ester.
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