(chemistry, of a fatty acid) Occurring free, rather than esterified with glycerol to form a glyceride or other lipid.

(biochemistry) Any fatty acid which occurs free, rather than esterified with glycerol to form a glyceride or other lipid; usually as the result of hydrolysis

(organic chemistry) Any reaction (typically between an acid and an alcohol) that results in the production of an ester

(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester

plural of esterification

plural of esterase

plural of non-esterified fatty acid

Capable of esterifying.

present participle of esterify

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of esterify