Word: esterifying
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: e
ste
ri
fy
ing
Definition: Present participle of esterify; change (a compound) into an ester
Morphemes:
Affix: ester
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.
Affix: -ify
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: To produce verbs meaning to make.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.