diester

[ dahy-es-ter ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an organic compound that contains two ester groups.

Word History and Origins

Origin of diester¹

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

Example Sentences

The Dom D'Agostino/Patrick Arnold diester is made of 2 molecules of acetoacetate bound to a central racemic butanediol.

From New York Times

So, to start with only one sixth of the diester is the high energy form.

From New York Times

The molecule that claimed performance improvement is a diester of enantiomerically pure R-3 hydroxybutyrate and R-butanediol.

From New York Times

Diester Industrie also has seven plants in France.

From Reuters

Diester Industrie also has seven plants in France.

From Reuters