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saponification Definition


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saponification
noun
    1. chem.
      The hydrolysis of an ester by an alkali, a process which is used to convert fats into soap.
Etymology: 19c: from Latin sapo soap.




saponify
verb
    saponifies, saponified, saponifying
    1. chem.
      To carry out a process where the hydrolysis of an ester by an alkali converts fats into soap.
Derivative: saponification
noun
    Etymology: 19c: from French saponifier, from Latin saponificare, from sapo soap.



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