In chemistry, a phosphate is an anion, salt, functional group or ester derived from a phosphoric acid.
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Ester
/ˈɛstɚ/
Synonyms for "ester" (42 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Strong matches (12)
Noun(3 words)
ester bondester compoundester linkage
Related words (21)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acetates, acyl ester, alcohol, alkyl ester, animal oil.
- Sentence evidence is available for ester, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, moby.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ester".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ester"
Keep "ester" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ester" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ester", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ester" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entrieschemical bondchemical compoundcovalent bondfunctional groupmolecular bondorganic compound
More specific
7 entriesCollocations
6 entriesester bondesterification reactionethyl esterfatty acid estermethyl estertransesterification reaction
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
To produce a test material containing at least 75 percent omega-3 polyunsaturates, the menhaden triglycerides are transesterified to produce fatty acid ethyl esters. The esters are reacted with urea dissolved in hot ethanol and the solution is cooled overnight.
Source: wiktionary
The thiol-coenzyme-A ester formed by R-arylpropionic acid can bind to triglyceride to form a “hybrid” triglyceride: such hybrid triglycerides can cause alteration of fatty-acid metabolism and membrane function, and a lipophilic triglyceride–propionic-acid hybrid would be able to cross lipid membranes such as the blood–brain barrier.
Source: wiktionary
The effort’s primary material systems are vinyl esters and polyurethanes, reinforced with inexpensive chopped-glass rovings. Automated glass-fiber preforming processes and high-rate molding procedures are being studied in an effort to reduce cycle times and production costs substantially.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ester"?
Closest matches include acetates, acyl ester, alcohol, alkyl ester, animal oil.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ester"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.