English Explanatory Dictionary

transesterification

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to replace the alkoxy group; it is used in the synthesis of polyesters and in the production of biodiesel

Word forms

transesterification transesterifications

Etymology

From trans- + ester + -ification.

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