ester

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛstɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛstə/
• Homophone: Esther

Noun

Singular ester

Plural esters

1. (organic compound) An ester is a compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water.