ESTERIFY

esterify

(verb) change (a compound) into an ester

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

esterify (third-person singular simple present esterifies, present participle esterifying, simple past and past participle esterified)

(chemistry, of an acid) To combine with an alcohol or (of an alcohol) to combine with an acid, to form an ester.

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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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