Esterification
酯化反应
Explanation (EN)
The chemical reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol to form an ester and water. This reaction is important in the synthesis of polyesters.
Explanation (ZH)
羧酸和醇之间的化学反应，形成酯和水。该反应在聚酯的合成中很重要。(suō suān hé chún zhī jiān de huà xué fǎn yìng, xíng chéng zhǐ hé shuǐ. gāi fǎn yìng zài jù zhǐ de hé chéng zhōng hěn zhòng yào.)
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