saponify

Verb

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

saponification saponifying

Hypernyms

change alter modify

Related terms

saponification

Derivatives

saponified saponifying

Examples

saponify oils and fats Source: Internet

the oil saponified Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

saponification value saponified saponifier saponin saponine saponite