transesterification

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Etymology

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From trans- +‎ ester +‎ -ification.

Noun

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transesterification (plural transesterifications)

  1. (organic chemistry) 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