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[ˈɛstə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- 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
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from German, probably from a blend of Essig ‘vinegar’ and Äther ‘ether’
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