Meaning Of The Word Saponification

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Saponification Meaning

Saponification Definition
Saponification Definition

What's The Definition Of Saponification?

saponification in American English
the conversion of an ester heated with an alkali into the corresponding alcohol and acid salt; specif., this process carried out with fats (glyceryl esters) to produce soap

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