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An organic compound formed from an alcohol and an acid by the removal of water.
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Esterase

n. an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of esters into their constituent acids and alcohols. For example, fatty-acid esters are broken down to form fatty acids plus alcohol.... esterase

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