Dictionary
esterify
verb es·ter·i·fy \e-ˈster-ə-ˌfī\
es·ter·i·fiedes·ter·i·fy·ing
Definition of ESTERIFY
transitive verb
: to convert into an ester
— es·ter·i·fi·ca·tion \-ˌster-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of ESTERIFY
1898
Rhymes with ESTERIFY
acetify, acidify, ammonify, aniline dye, a priori, beatify, bourgeoisify, commodify, complexify, decalcify, decertify, declassify, demystify, denazify, desanctify, desertify, detoxify, Dioscuri, disqualify, dissatisfy, diversify, electric eye, electrify, emulsify, exemplify, facetiae, Gorno-Altay, hang out to dry, Helvetii, humidify, identify, indemnify, intensify, money supply, objectify, personify, preoccupy, reliquiae, revivify, rigidify, sacrifice fly, saponify, see eye to eye, solemnify, solidify, syllabify, transmogrify, turn a blind eye, undersupply, vox populi, water supply
Medical Dictionary
esterify
transitive verb es·ter·i·fy \e-ˈster-ə-ˌfī\
es·ter·i·fiedes·ter·i·fy·ing
Medical Definition of ESTERIFY
: to convert into an ester
—es·ter·i·fi·able \e-ˌster-ə-ˈfī-ə-bəl\ adjective
—es·ter·ifi·ca·tion \-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun
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