e·ther·i·fy ( -th r  -f  )tr.v. e·ther·i·fied, e·ther·i·fy·ing, e·ther·i·fies To convert (an alcohol) into an ether. e·ther i·fi·cation (-f-k shn) n. |
etherify [ˈiːθərɪˌfaɪ iːˈθɛrɪ-]
vb -fies, -fying, -fied
(Chemistry) (tr) to change (a compound, such as an alcohol) into an ether
etherification n
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| Verb | 1. | etherify - change into an ether; "etherify an alcohol" 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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