saponified Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali
saponify.
- the oil saponified
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verb convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali
saponify.
- saponify oils and fats
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adjective converted into soap
- saponified oils
