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Acid Ester Crossword Clue

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noun

• a cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.

39%9 Acetic acid ester
noun

• a salt or ester of acetic acid

39%10 Butyric acid ester
noun

• a bitter oily triglyceride of butyric acid; a form of butyrin

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New York Times28 Jan 1977 Across 47
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