saponify
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saponify Definition
(v)
become
converted
into
soap
by
being
hydrolized
into
an
acid
and
alcohol
as
a
result
of
being
treated
with
an
alkali
; "
the
oil
saponified
"
(v)
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
"
saponify Synonyms
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