Definitions from Wiktionary (saponification)
▸ noun: (chemistry) The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.
▸ noun: The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap.
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▸ noun: (chemistry) The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.
▸ noun: The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap.
Similar:
esterization,
soaping,
salification,
solvation,
soapmaking,
solubilization,
desulphonation,
esterisation,
hydrolysis,
emulsification,
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Adjectives:
complete,
partial,
alkaline,
subsequent,
direct,
cold,
incomplete,
fat,
preliminary,
hot,
continuous
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