interesterification

noun

The reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to obtain a different ester.

Scrabble 24

Meanings

nouninteresterification (countable and uncountable, plural interesterifications)

plural interesterifications

  1. 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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“interesterification.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/interesterification. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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