saponified Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali
    saponify.
    • the oil saponified
  2. verb convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali
    saponify.
    • saponify oils and fats
  3. adjective converted into soap
    • saponified oils

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