📚 noun • entry_id 35992

saponification

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Meanings (ES + gloss)

saponificación

The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.

saponificación

The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap.

Phrases

saponification number saponification value

Word forms

saponifications