Ester
酯
Explanation (EN)
An organic compound formed by the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. Esters are often used as plasticizers in polymers to increase their flexibility.
Explanation (ZH)
羧酸和醇反应形成的有机化合物。酯通常用作聚合物中的增塑剂，以增加其柔韧性。(suō suān hé chún fǎn yìng xíng chéng de yǒu jī huà hé wù. zhǐ tōng cháng yòng zuò jù hé wù zhōng de zēng sù jì, yǐ zēng jiā qí róu rèn xìng.)
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