Fischer esterification en · NOUN
Etymology
Named for Emil Fischer, the chemist who first described this reaction.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The esterification of a carboxylic acid by heating it with an alcohol in the presence of a strong acid as the catalyst.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fischer esterifications | Number=Plur | lexicographic |