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2 | 39% | 9 | Acetic acid ester | |
3 | 39% | 10 | Butyric acid ester | |
Acid Ester Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LACTONE" which means:
- noun
- • A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.
An example sentence would be:
- • "One example of a lactone is γ-butyrolactone."
- • "Some lactones are used as flavoring agents in the food industry."
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New York Times28 Jan 1977 | Across 47 | |
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