Phrase Hound found 5 phrases and 70 compound words that contain ester. The most common are listed below. Open ester in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 5
- jojoba esterA wax obtained by interesterification of jojoba oil with long chain alcohols; used in cosmetics, etc.
- phosphite esterAn organophosphorous compound with the formula P(OR)₃.
- silicon esterAny compound of silicon containing multiple alkoxide groups.
- hydroxy esterThe ester of a hydroxy acid
- enamino esterAny ester of an enamino acid
Compound words 70
- transesterificationThe reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to replace the alkoxy group; it is used in the synthesis of polyesters and in the production of biodiesel
- carboxylesteraseAny enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a carboxylic ester
- esmololA cardioselective beta blocker used in parenteral forms in the treatment of arrhythmias and severe hypertension.
- acetylesteraseAny enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an acetate ester.
- aminoesterAny of a class of local anesthetics.
- elastomultiesterAny of a range of cross-linked polyesters whose fibres have good elastic properties.
- estergumThe glycerol ester of rosin.
- esterizeTo esterify; to convert into an ester.
- hemiesterA monoester of a dicarboxylic acid
- iminoesterAny ester of an imino acid