Meanings
plural interesterifications
- countableuncountablechemistryThe reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to obtain a different ester.
Synonyms: transesterification
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to obtain a different ester.
Origin
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