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noun
The ethyl ester of acetic acid; CH3COOCH2CH3
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
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noun
a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: ester
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