"ester" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɛstɚ/ [US], /ˈɛstə/ [UK] Forms: ester, esters [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An ester is a compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water.
    Sense id: simple-ester-en-noun-W~bF5mIx
     
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      ]
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    },
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        "UK"
      ]
    },
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        "Esther"
      ]
    }
  ],
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