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1. (v.t.) saponify
to convert (a fat) into soap by treating with an alkali.
2. saponify
to decompose (any ester), forming the corresponding alcohol and acid or salt.
3. (v.i.) saponify
to become converted into soap.
Etymology: (1815–25; < L sāpōn-, s. of sāpōsoap)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) saponify
become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali
"the oil saponified"
2. (verb) saponify
convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali
"saponify oils and fats"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) saponify
to convert into soap, as tallow or any fat; hence (Chem.), to subject to any similar process, as that which ethereal salts undergo in decomposition; as, to saponify ethyl acetate
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