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esterification
This term describes a specific chemical synthesis where an alcohol and a carboxylic acid combine. It carries a technical, scientific connotation and is used almost exclusively within the fields of organic chemistry, biochemistry, and industrial chemical engineering.
As a mass noun referring to a chemical process, it is treated as uncountable. It describes the general phenomenon or the specific reaction mechanism rather than a discrete object that can be counted.
Meanings
Examples
The teacher explained the mechanism of esterification on the whiteboard.
I wonder if this catalyst will speed up the esterification process.
Acid catalyzed esterification is a common reaction in organic chemistry.
We need to monitor the temperature to ensure successful esterification.
We need to monitor the temperature to ensure successful esterification.
Did you finish the lab report on the esterification of benzoic acid?
The scent of fruit is often a result of esterification occurring in nature.
The reaction reached equilibrium after several hours of esterification.
The reaction reached equilibrium after several hours of esterification.
I can't remember if esterification is an endothermic or exothermic process.
I can't remember if esterification is an endothermic or exothermic process.
Fisher esterification remains a fundamental method for synthesizing esters.
Fisher esterification remains a fundamental method for synthesizing esters.