English word transesterification comes from English trans-, English -ification (The process of becoming.), English ester
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| trans- | English (eng) | (chemistry) A compound in which two atoms or groups are situated on opposite sides of some plane of symmetry passing through the compound. (Also used without the hyphen as an adjective; see trans.). Across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of.. Transgender or transsexual, or pertaining to those who are transgender or transsexual. |
| -ification | English (eng) | The process of becoming. |
| ester | English (eng) | (organic compound) 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 joined via carbon to another oxygen atom. |
| transesterification | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) 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. |