Saponification

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

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§1: a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)
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