adjective
- not chemically combined with an ester; not in esterified form
Usage: technical; chemistry and biochemistry
Examples
- Nonesterified fatty acids are released into the bloodstream during fat metabolism.
- The test measures levels of nonesterified cholesterol in the serum.
- Nonesterified forms of the compound are more readily absorbed by cells.
- The enzyme breaks down esterified lipids into nonesterified components.
- Nonesterified retinol is the active form of vitamin A in the body.