diester

di·es·ter

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-es-ter]
- /ˈdaɪˌɛs tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-es-ter]
- /ˈdaɪˌɛs tər/

Definitions of diester word

noun diester an organic compound that contains two ester groups. 1
noun diester a compound that contains two ester groups, often used in synthetic lubricants for machinery such as compressors 0
noun diester (chemistry) any organic compound containing two ester functional groups. 0

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Origin of diester

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; di-1 + ester

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Parts of speech for Diester

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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diester popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

diester usage trend in Literature

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