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n. [ A word invented by L. Gmelin, a German chemist. ] (Chem.) An ethereal salt, or compound ether, consisting of an organic radical united with the residue of any oxygen acid, organic or inorganic; thus the natural fats are esters of glycerin and the fatty acids, oleic, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ A word invented by L. Gmelin, a German chemist. ] (Chem.) An ethereal salt, or compound ether, consisting of an organic radical united with the residue of any oxygen acid, organic or inorganic; thus the natural fats are esters of glycerin and the fatty acids, oleic, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]