ester
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The process of esterification involves reacting a carboxylic acid with a base to form an ester.
Definition:An alcohol that does not contain a double bond to an oxygen atom.
From base
Example:Esters and carboxylic acids are complementary in chemical reactions, with esters derived from carboxylic acids.
Definition:An organic compound containing the carboxyl group –COOH, which is reactive in acid-base reactions.
From carboxylic acid
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