SAPONIFYING
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Saponifying.
Saponifying - 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 process of saponifying oils and fats results in the production of soap."
"The soap-making class taught me the importance of saponifying ingredients properly."
"Heating the mixture is crucial for saponifying the fatty acids."
"The chemist conducted experiments to determine the optimal conditions for saponifying the compounds."
"The soap manufacturer utilizes specialized machinery for saponifying large quantities of oils."
Word Game Points
Is SAPONIFYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, saponifying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SAPONIFYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is SAPONIFYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, saponifying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSAPONIFYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is SAPONIFYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, saponifying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSAPONIFYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.