Word: transesterification
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tran
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Definition: The reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to replace the alkoxy group; it is used in the synthesis of polyesters and in the production of biodiesel
Morphemes:
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: A compound in which two atoms or groups are situated on opposite sides of some plane of symmetry passing through the compound.
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: -ification
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The process of becoming.