es·ter·i·fy ( -str  -f  )intr. & tr.v. es·ter·i·fied, es·ter·i·fy·ing, es·ter·i·fies To change or cause to change to an ester. |
esterify [ɛˈstɛrəˌfaɪ]
vb -fies, -fying, -fied
(Chemistry) Chem to change or cause to change into an ester
esterification n
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| Verb | 1. | esterify - change (a compound) into an ester chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" |
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