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saponifies

The correct spelling is saponifies.

How to pronounce saponifies

verb

Say it like: Sap-oni-fee-s

The correct spelling is saponifies. To convert (a fat or oil) into soap.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To convert (a fat or oil) into soap.
  2. 2.To be converted into soap.
  3. 3.To hydrolyze (an ester) using an alkali.

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