Acetic Ester

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /əˈsiːtɪk ˈɛstər/

Definitions of acetic ester

noun a chemical compound that is a type of ester formed from acetic acid and an alcohol, often used in the production of perfumes and flavorings

Example Sentences

A1 I don't know what acetic ester is.

A2 Acetic ester is commonly used in food flavorings.

B1 The production of acetic ester involves a chemical reaction.

B2 Researchers are studying the properties of acetic ester for industrial applications.

C1 The purity of the acetic ester sample was confirmed through advanced analytical techniques.

C2 Synthesizing acetic ester requires precise control over reaction conditions.

Examples of acetic ester in a Sentence

formal The acetic ester is commonly used in the production of various pharmaceuticals.

informal I heard that acetic ester is a key ingredient in making perfumes.

slang Do you know if acetic ester is what gives vinegar its strong smell?

figurative The relationship between the two countries can be described as an acetic ester - strong and complex.

Grammatical Forms of acetic ester

plural

acetic esters

comparative

more acetic ester

superlative

most acetic ester

present tense

is acetic ester

future tense

will be acetic ester

perfect tense

has been acetic ester

continuous tense

is being acetic ester

singular

acetic ester

positive degree

very acetic ester

infinitive

to be acetic ester

gerund

being acetic ester

participle

acetic ester

Origin and Evolution of acetic ester

First Known Use: 1848 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'acetic ester' originated from the combination of the Latin word 'acetum' meaning vinegar, and the word 'ester' which refers to a chemical compound derived from an acid in which at least one hydroxyl group is replaced by an alkoxy group.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of chemistry to describe a specific type of ester, the term 'acetic ester' has evolved to be commonly used in various industries for its chemical properties and applications.