Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
saponification
IPA transcription: [səp,ɑnəfək'eɪʃən]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
saponification
Meaning:
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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