ester
noun/ˈɛstər/
Frequency rank: #12,254 most common English word
Meaning
an organic compound formed by reacting an acid with an alcohol, often having a fruity smell.
Example sentence
The pleasant fruity smell of nail polish comes from ester compounds formed during a chemical reaction.
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