: any of a class of often fragrant organic compounds that can be represented by the formula RCOOR′ and that are usually formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
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Infused with pearl pigments, glossy ester, and mica, the hues give off a diamond-like shine.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
This seasonal beer is golden in color with a big floral aroma, mild ginger spice flavor, and Belgian yeast esters of fruit and bubblegum.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Cannabis offers a broad spectrum of unique flavors and aromas, all derived from terpenes, esters, and other flavorants.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
New approaches replace the mineral oil with natural esters to allow the interior of the transformer to safely reach higher temperatures, prolonging the device’s lifespan in the process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
This seasonal beer is golden in color with a big floral aroma, mild ginger spice flavor, and Belgian yeast esters of fruit and bubblegum.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Cannabis offers a broad spectrum of unique flavors and aromas, all derived from terpenes, esters, and other flavorants.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
New approaches replace the mineral oil with natural esters to allow the interior of the transformer to safely reach higher temperatures, prolonging the device’s lifespan in the process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
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ester
noun
es·ter
ˈes-tər 
: an organic compound formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol
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ester
noun
es·ter
ˈes-tər
: any of a class of often fragrant compounds that can be represented by the formula RCOOR′ and that are usually formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol usually with elimination of water
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