Definition of "esterification" in английский

noun

1. (organic chemistry) Any reaction (typically between an acid and an alcohol) that results in the production of an ester

   • Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-Aldrich Vinylcyclopropane 19 is readily converted to diester 22 by oxidative cleavage followed by esterification.