verb as in strong fondness

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esterify, sulfonate

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Example Sentences

Example:In organic synthesis, esterification is used to produce esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols.

Definition:To form an ester, a compound in which an organic acid has been combined with an alcohol

From esterify

Example:Sulfonation is related to thioesterification but refers to sulfur introduction as a sulfo group.

Definition:To introduce a sulfonic acid functional group into a molecule

From sulfonate