ester

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɛstə/

noun

Chemistry
  • an organic compound made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl or other organic group. Many naturally occurring fats and essential oils are esters of fatty acids.

Derivatives

esterify

Pronunciation: /ɛˈstɛrɪfʌɪ/
verb (esterifies, esterifying, esterified)

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German, probably from a blend of Essig 'vinegar' and Äther 'ether'