SAPONIFY Meaning and
Definition
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Saponify is a verb that refers to the chemical process by which a substance is converted into soap, or the action of making a substance into soap. The word is derived from the Latin term "sapo" which means soap.
When a substance undergoes saponification, it reacts with an alkali, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, in the presence of heat. This reaction breaks down the fat or oil molecules in the substance and releases glycerol and fatty acid salts, which are the main components of soap. The resulting product is a mixture of soap and water-soluble glycerol, which can be used for various cleansing or detergent purposes.
Saponification is a common process in soap-making, both on an industrial scale and in the production of homemade soaps. It is also used in the manufacturing of various other products like cosmetics, detergents, and cleaning agents. In addition to its cleansing properties, soap produced through saponification has emulsifying and lubricating characteristics.
The term "saponify" can also be used metaphorically to describe the conversion or transformation of one substance into another, particularly when referring to the process of turning a non-soap material into a soap-like property.
Overall, "saponify" denotes the act of converting a substance, typically a fat or oil, into soap through a chemical reaction involving an alkali.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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To convert into soap; to combine to form soap.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SAPONIFY
- aaponify
- zaponify
- xaponify
- daponify
- eaponify
- waponify
- szponify
- ssponify
- swponify
- sqponify
- saoonify
- salonify
- sa-onify
- sa0onify
- sapinify
- sapknify
- saplnify
- sappnify
- sap0nify
- saponiby
Etymology of SAPONIFY
The word saponify traces its origin back to Latin. It is derived from the Latin word sapo meaning soap and the suffix -fy which means to make or to become. So, saponify essentially means to turn into soap or to convert into soap.
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Conjugate verb Saponify
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