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ester

The correct spelling is ester.

How to pronounce ester

noun

IPA: /ˈɛstə/

Say it like: Est-er

The correct spelling is ester. 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 joined via c…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.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 joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

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