transesterification
transesterification · transesterifications
The reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to replace the alkoxy groupThe 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
Meaning
1 sensesThe 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
Origin
From trans- + ester + -ification.From trans- + ester + -ification.
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Forms
plural: transesterifications| Singular | transesterification |
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