saponify (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali
examples saponify oils and fats
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Hypernym change, alter, modify
Domain of synset - TOPIC chemistry, chemical science
Derivationally related form saponify → saponification; saponify → soap
Verb Group saponify
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Participle of verb saponified → saponify; unsaponified → saponify
Derivationally related form soap → saponify; saponification → saponify
Member of this domain - TOPIC chemistry, chemical science
Hyponym change, alter, modify
Verb Group saponify

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