transesterification
English
Etymology
trans- + ester + -ification
Noun
transesterification (plural transesterifications)
- (organic chemistry) 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
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