salify Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sal"i*fy transitive verb

Etymology

F. salifier; from L. sal salt + -ficare (only in comp.) to make. See -fy.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Salified ; present participle & verbal noun Salifying

Definitions

1. (Chem.) (a) To combine or impregnate with a salt. (b) To form a salt with; to convert into a salt; as, to salify a base or an acid.