depside

[ dep-sahyd, -sid ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of a group of esters formed from two or more phenol carboxylic acid molecules.

depside

/ ˈdɛpsaɪd; -sɪd /

noun

1. any ester formed by the condensation of the carboxyl group of one phenolic carboxylic acid with the hydroxyl group of another, found in plant cells

Word History and Origins

Origin of depside¹

1905–10; < Greek déps(ein) to tan, soften + -ide ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of depside¹

C20: deps- , from Greek depsein to knead + -ide

Example Sentences

If the depside formed is so stable as to resist the action of alkali for several hours, the use of the latter is very convenient for the purpose required.

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