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transesterification

The English word “transesterification” has 1 meaning listed here.

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

Etymology

From trans- + ester + -ification.

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