transesterification
|trans-es-ter-i-fi-ca-tion|
/ˌtrænzˌɛstəˌrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
exchange of ester groups
Etymology
'transesterification' originates from the combination of 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'esterification,' which refers to the process of forming an ester.
The term 'transesterification' was formed by combining 'trans-' with 'esterification' to describe the process of exchanging ester groups.
Initially, it meant the process of exchanging ester groups, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical reaction in which an ester is transformed into a different ester through the exchange of the alkoxy group with another alcohol.
Transesterification is commonly used in the production of biodiesel.
Synonyms
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