saponify

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to hydrolyze an ester using an alkali
to convert a fat or oil into soap; to be converted into soap
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" become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali; "the oil saponified
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"
become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali; "the oil saponified"
To convert into soap, as tallow or any fat; hence Chem
{f} convert into soap
to subject to any similar process, as that which ethereal salts undergo in decomposition; as, to saponify ethyl acetate
become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali; "the oil saponified
saponifiable
That can be saponified
saponifiable
Suitable for use in soap production
saponified
Treated by saponification
saponified
Simple past tense and past participle of saponify
Saponification
soap
saponifiable
{s} can be converted into soap
saponifiable
Capable of conversion into soap; as, a saponifiable substance
saponification
Reaction converting rosin into rosin soap - process in post-soldering cleaning processes allowing water to be used as a cleaner, rather than solvent
saponification
The breaking down of oils into very fine droplets called colloids; to hydrolyse a fat with alkali to form a soap and glycerol
saponification
the decomposition of fats and other ethereal salts by alkalies; as, the saponification of ethyl acetate
saponification
{i} act of converting into soap
saponification
The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap
saponification
A chemical decomposition of a paint's binder by alkali and moisture from a substrate (e g , new concrete or fresh plaster) Saponified paint may deteriorate, lose its adhesion, and become discolored
saponification
The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid
saponification
a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)
saponification
The reaction between a caustic alkali (lye) and the fatty acids in a vegetable oil or animal fat which results in soap (see How Is Soap Made? and The Chemistry of Soap)
saponification
Hydrolysis of esters in the presence of strong soluable bases
saponification
The act, process, or result, of soap making; conversion into soap; specifically Chem
saponification
Action of an alkaline on fats forming soap
saponification
The reaction between fats and oils with KOH or NaOH to produce soap
saponification
the chemical process which produces soap During saponification, a fatty acid (in our case, the oils) and a base (we use sodium hydroxide - commonly known as lye) react with one another and neutralize into a salt (or soap)
saponification
The breaking down of oils into very fine droplets called colloids; to hydrolyze a fat with alkali to form a soap and glycerol
saponification
Alkaline hydrolysis of an oil or fat, or the neutralization of a fatty acid to form a soap [Top]
saponification
Reaction between oil/alkyd with zinc causing adhesion loss-soap formation
saponification
Hydrolysis of an ester in aqueous NaOH or KOH to an alcohol and the sodium or potassium salt of a carboxylic acid
saponified
converted into soap; "saponified oils
saponified
{s} has been converted into soap
saponified
converted into soap; "saponified oils"
saponified
past of saponify
saponifying
present participle of saponify
saponify
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