noun
- plural of esterification; chemical reactions in which an acid and an alcohol combine to form an ester and water
Usage: chemistry term; typically used in academic or technical contexts
Examples
- The esterifications of fatty acids with glycerol produce fats and oils.
- In organic chemistry, students study various esterifications to understand how esters form.
- Multiple esterifications occur during the synthesis of polyesters.
- The esterifications of acetic acid with different alcohols yield different esters.
- Industrial esterifications are used to manufacture biodiesel fuel.