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.”