saponification

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Definition of saponification

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.
  2. (countable, uncountable)The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap.

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Etymology

From French saponification, from saponifier (“saponify”).

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