noun🔗Share酯 A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom."The sweet smell of many fruits, like bananas and apples, is due to the presence of esters. "许多水果，比如香蕉和苹果，那股甜甜的香味就是因为含有酯类的缘故。compoundsubstancechemistrybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
