saponification

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English

Etymology

From French saponification, from saponifier (saponify).

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Noun

saponification (countable and uncountable, plural saponifications)

  1. (chemistry) The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.
  2. The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap.

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French

Etymology

From saponifier +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

Noun

saponification f (plural saponifications)

  1. (chemistry) saponification

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