ESTER


Meaning of ESTER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈestə ]

n. Chem. any of a class of organic compounds produced by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl, aryl, etc. radical, many of which occur naturally as oils and fats. øøesterify v.tr. (-ies, -ied). [G, prob. f. Essig vinegar + ïther ether]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.