Converted into an ester; having undergone the chemical process of esterification.
Past tense of 'esterify,' from 'ester' + '-ify' (to make or cause to be). This form indicates completion of the esterification process.
When chemists esterify oils, they're actually making them more stable and useful—esterified vitamin A in sunscreen is way less likely to break down on your skin!
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