saponification

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Synonyms: sonification, sporification, saponifications, sanification

Antonyms: sonification, sporification, saponifications, sanification

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{sid|en|hydrolysis}} The [[hydrolysis]] of an [[ester]] under [[basic]] conditions to form an [[alcohol]] and the [[salt]] of the [[acid]].
2. {{sid|en|base}} The reaction of a [[metallic]] [[alkali]] (base) with a [[fat]] or [[oil]] to form [[soap]].

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