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How to say: saponification

Spelling: Saponification Syllables  saponification
US accent
/sˌæpənˌɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
UK accent
/sˌapənˌɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
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Definition

Definition — a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)

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