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cholesterolnounThe level of cholesterol in the body.
esterasesnoun(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester
esternoun(organic chemistry) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.
esterasenoun(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester
estersnoun(organic chemistry) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.
acetificationnounThe act of making acetous or sour; the process of converting, or of becoming converted, into vinegar.
hydroxylationnoun(organic chemistry) The introduction of a hydroxyl group into a molecule, especially by the replacement of a hydrogen atom
acetylationnoun(organic chemistry) The reaction of a substance with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more acetyl groups into a substance.
acetylateverb(organic chemistry) To react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance
isomerizationnoun(physical chemistry) the conversion of a compound into a different isomeric form
ergosterolnoun(biochemistry, steroids, mycology) The steroid precursor of vitamin D₂. It is found in cell membranes of fungi, and is their functional equivalent of cholesterol. It is also found in the membranes of some protists.
hydrolysisnoun(chemistry) A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.
ethylatenoun(transitive, organic chemistry) To react with an ethyl compound so as to introduce one or more ethyl groups into a compound
etherificationnoun(organic chemistry) The process of making an ether, especially the removal of alcohols from petroleum products by reacting with sulfuric acid.
alkylationnoun(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.
acetic anhydridenoun(organic chemistry) The acid anhydride of acetic acid, (CH₃CO)₂O.
enzymaticOf, relating to, or caused by enzymes.
acetylatedThat has been reacted with acetic acid (or one of its derivatives), or has been modified by the attachment of acetyl groups.
enzymenoun(biochemistry) A biomolecule that catalyses a biological chemical reaction: either a globular protein with this function or an RNA molecule with this function.
decarboxylationnoun(organic chemistry) The removal of one or more carboxyl groups from a molecule

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