Lexic.us

Definition of Saponify

1. Verb. 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. 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"

Definition of Saponify

1. v. t. 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.

Definition of Saponify

1. Verb. to convert a fat or oil into soap; to be converted into soap ¹

2. Verb. (chemistry) to hydrolyze an ester using an alkali ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Saponify

1. to convert into soap [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES]

Medical Definition of Saponify

1. To convert into soap, as tallow or any fat; hence, to subject to any similar process, as that which ethereal salts undergo in decomposition; as, to saponify ethyl acetate. Origin: L. Sapo, -onis, soap + -fy: cf. F. Saponifier. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saponify

saponaceous saponaceousness saponacity saponary saponated saponatus saponic acid saponifiable saponification saponification number

saponifications saponified saponifier saponifiers saponifies saponify (current term) saponifying saponin saponine saponines

saponins saponite saponites saponul saponule saponules sapor saporific saporosity saporous

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