esterification

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English ester English -ification English esterification From ester + -ification.

1. 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.”