transesterification

noun

The reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to replace the alkoxy group; it is used in the synthesis of polyesters and in the production of biodiesel

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Meanings

nountransesterification (plural transesterifications)

plural transesterifications

  1. chemistryThe reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to replace the alkoxy group; it is used in the synthesis of polyesters and in the production of biodiesel

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
interesterification

Origin

From trans- + ester + -ification.

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APA

transesterification. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transesterification

MLA

“transesterification.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transesterification. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “transesterification,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transesterification.

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