ethanolysis
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:During ethanolysis, glycerol and ethanol are produced, along with a fatty acid ester, which could be used in the production of biodiesel.
Definition:A process in which fatty acids are liberated from fats or oils by an alkali in the presence of alcohol to form glycerol and esters, often used in making soap.
From saponification
Example:Esterification can be achieved through ethanolysis, as in the production of methyl acetate from acetic acid and methanol.
Definition:A chemical reaction in which a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol to form an ester and water.
From esterification
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