เอสเทอร์(és-têr)

Meanings

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ester (chemical compound)

An organic compound formed from an acid (usually a carboxylic acid) and an alcohol, where the acid’s hydroxyl group is replaced by an alkoxy group; often has a fruity smell and is used in flavors, fragrances, and as solvents.

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เอสเทอร์és-têrเอสเทอร์és-têrester (chemical compound)