estolide

noun

es·​to·​lide

ˈestəˌlīd,

-lə̇d

plural -s

: any of a class of long-chain esters formed usually by hydroxy acids by reaction of two molecules either of the same or of different acids

Word History

Etymology

ester + -ol + -ide

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