Etherified is a term used in chemistry to describe the process of converting an organic molecule, typically an alcohol, into an ether by adding an alkyl or aryl group. Some synonyms for etherified include "alkylated," "alkoxylated," and "etherized." "Alkylated" refers to the introduction of an alkyl group onto a molecule, whereas "alkoxylated" specifically describes the addition of an alkoxy group to a molecule. "Etherized" is a more general term that can refer to the process of creating an ether from any precursor molecule. Regardless of the specific term used, etherification is an important process in organic chemistry with diverse applications in pharmaceuticals, polymers, and many other fields.