esterification

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See also: estérification

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Etymology

From ester +‎ -ification.

Noun

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esterification (countable and uncountable, plural esterifications)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any reaction (typically between an acid and an alcohol) that results in the production of an ester
    Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-Aldrich
    Vinylcyclopropane 19 is readily converted to diester 22 by oxidative cleavage followed by esterification.

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