esterize

/ˈɛstəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat with an ester, especially to convert a carboxylic acid into an ester

“The chemist esterized the acid to create a new compound.”

2. verb

to convert a substance into an ester, especially a fatty acid into a fat

“The process of esterizing the fatty acids resulted in a higher yield of fat.”

Synonyms

  • esterify
  • formate

Antonyms

  • decompose
  • denature