- 1. v. t. To convert into soap, as tallow or any fat; hence (Chem.), to subject to any similar process, as that which ethereal salts undergo in decomposition; as, to saponify ethyl acetate. Source: opted
- 2. v. become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali Source: wordnet
- 3. v. convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali Source: wordnet
- 4. To convert into soap, as tallow or any fat; hence (Chem.), to subject to any similar process, as that which ethereal salts undergo in decomposition; as, to saponify ethyl acetate. Source: webster
- 5. To convert into soap, as tallow or any fat; hence (Chem.), tosubject to any similar process, as that which ethereal salts undergoin decomposition; as, to saponify ethyl acetate. Source: adambom
- 6. v. become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali v. convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali Source: ecdict
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