Definition of "esterify" [esterify]

• To change or cause to change to an ester. (verb-transitive)

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• "The main antioxidants, astaxanthin and a novel flavonoid, similar to the 6,8-Di-C-glucosylluteolin, esterify the EPA and DHA respectively."