| 单词 | saponify |
| 释义 | saponify —saponifiable, adj. —saponification, n. —saponifier, n. /seuh pon"euh fuy'/, v. , saponified, saponifying. Chem. v.t. 1. to convert (a fat) into soap by treating with an alkali. 2. to decompose (any ester), forming the corresponding alcohol and acid or salt. v.i. 3. to become converted into soap. [1815-25; < L sapon- (s. of sapo) SOAP + -IFY] |
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