Esterification refers to the chemical reaction that occurs between an alcohol and an organic acid, resulting in the formation of an ester. This process is commonly used in the production of fragrances, flavors, and plastics. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe esterification, including esterification reaction, esterification process, and esterification synthesis. Other alternatives include esterification reaction mechanism, esterification formation, and esterification pathway. Esterification can also be described as esterification chemistry or esterification reaction pathway. Essentially, all of these synonyms refer to the same process of forming esters through chemical reaction.