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- noun organic chemistry The
reaction of anester with analcohol in order to replace thealkoxy group; it is used in the synthesis ofpolyesters and in the production ofbiodiesel
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The oil is transformed through a process called transesterification, which removes glycerine and adds methanol, leaving a thinner product that can power a diesel engine.
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Currently biodiesel is produced by a process called transesterification where the vegetable oil or animal fat is first filtered, then processed with alkali to remove free faty acids.
Scientific Blogging Ashwani Kumar 2009
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The oil is transformed through a process called transesterification, which removes glycerine and adds methanol, leaving a thinner product that can power a diesel engine.
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The oil is transformed through a process called transesterification, which removes glycerine and adds methanol, leaving a thinner product that can power a diesel engine.
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The oil is transformed through a process called transesterification, which removes glycerine and adds methanol, leaving a thinner product that can power a diesel engine.
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Fuller said biodiesel is made through a process called transesterification, which involves a chemical reaction on the vegetable oil leaving glycerin and biodiesel behind.
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Once the oil is extracted from the seeds, a chemical reaction called transesterification will be used to produce biodiesel and glycerin, a byproduct that can be used in soaps, lotions and other products.
High Plains Journal 2008
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Biodiesel is made through a chemical process called transesterification, whereby glycerin is separated from fat or vegetable oil, according to the National Biodiesel Board.
RoguePundit 2008
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Fuller said biodiesel is made through a process called transesterification, which involves a chemical reaction on the vegetable oil leaving glycerin and biodiesel behind.
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In many instances, Biodiesel is mixed with petroleum-based diesel to create a Biodiesel blend, which can then be sold into the general diesel market … It refers to mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from palm oil through a process known as 'transesterification'.
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