| Meaning | change (a compound) into an ester. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Something ----s; Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something | |
| Category | chemistry, chemical science | The science of matter |
| Broader | change state, turn | Undergo a transformation or a change of position or action |
| Catalan | esterificar | |
| Nouns | ester | formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water |
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