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Esters
Compounds most commonly formed by the reaction between an alcohol and an acid, this produces an ester and water.
Cellulose acetate plastics are formed as a result of an ester reaction, decomposition of the same plastics is a reversed ester reaction where water is used to form an acid.
Ester Base
Trade name for polyethylene terephthalate film base made by Eastman Kodak.
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