1. converted into an ester; having undergone esterification
Usage: chemistry; typically used in technical or scientific contexts

1. past tense and past participle of esterify; to convert (a compound) into an ester
Usage: chemistry; transitive verb

Examples

• The fatty acids were esterified to produce biodiesel fuel.
• Esterified vitamin A is more stable than its natural form.
• The chemist esterified the alcohol and carboxylic acid in the lab.
• Esterified oils are commonly used in cosmetic formulations.
• When the compound was esterified, its solubility increased significantly.