monoester

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ester of a polyhydric alcohol or a polycarboxylic acid containing only a single ester group.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɒnəʊˈɛstə/ /ˈmɑnoʊˌɛstɚ/

Word forms

monoester monoesters

Etymology

From mono- + ester.

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