transesterification

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} The [[reaction]] of an [[ester]] with an [[alcohol]] in order to replace the [[alkoxy]] group; it is used in the synthesis of [[polyester]]s and in the production of [[biodiesel]]

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