Definitions for saponify
səˈpɒn əˌfaɪsaponi·fy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. saponifyverb

   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. saponifyverb

   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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1. saponifyverb

   to convert a fat or oil into soap; to be converted into soap

2. saponifyverb

   to hydrolyze an ester using an alkali

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1. saponify

   Saponification is a process of converting esters into soaps and alcohols by the action of aqueous alkali (for example, aqueous sodium hydroxide solutions). Soaps are salts of fatty acids, which in turn are carboxylic acids with long carbon chains. Sodium stearate is a typical soap.

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1. saponify

   Saponify is a chemical reaction process in which a fat or oil (a triglyceride) is mixed with a strong alkali (typically lye), resulting in the formation of soap and glycerol. This process is generally used in soap making.

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1. Saponifyverb

   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

2. Etymology: [L. sapo, -onis, soap + -fy: cf. F. saponifier.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of saponify in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of saponify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Saponify
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saponify
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saponify
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
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