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saponify (v.)

1821, from French saponifier (see saponification). Related: Saponified; saponifying.

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Definitions of saponify from WordNet

saponify (v.)
become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali;
the oil saponified
saponify (v.)
convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali;
saponify oils and fats
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