Acid-alcohol compound Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 21, 2023 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 21, 2023 · 38-Down · 5 letters
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formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
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