SAPONIFIES
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Saponifies.
Saponifies - as a verb
Become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali
Example: "The oil saponified"
Convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali
Example: "Saponify oils and fats"
Example Sentences
"The chemical reaction saponifies the oils in the soap making process."
"The strong alkali saponifies the fatty acids in the solution."
"Heating the mixture saponifies the triglycerides into soap."
"The enzyme in the stomach saponifies dietary fats."
"Adding lye to the mixture saponifies the fats and oils."
Word Game Points
Is SAPONIFIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, saponifies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SAPONIFIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SAPONIFIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, saponifies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSAPONIFIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SAPONIFIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, saponifies is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSAPONIFIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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