Definition

Not having undergone esterification, meaning it has not formed esters with acids or alcohols.

Example

The nonesterified fatty acids are important for various metabolic processes.

Conversation

Did you hear about the study on fats and how nonesterified ones affect our health?

Yeah, I read something about that! It's interesting how they can impact our bodies differently.

I didn't realize that nonesterified fats could be so important in our diet.

Definitely! It's all about finding the right balance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonesterified → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not), "ester" (from Latin "aestas", meaning summer, referring to the chemical compound formed from an acid and an alcohol), and "-ified" (meaning to make or to become). The word describes a state of not being converted into an ester.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being related to a chemical compound ('ester') that hasn't been changed or made into something else.

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