Word of the Day 06/26/23 Saponify

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Saponify (verb)
saponify [ suh-pon-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object),sa·pon·i·fied, sa·pon·i·fy·ing.
1. to convert (a fat) into soap by treating with an alkali.
2. to decompose (any ester), forming the corresponding alcohol and acid or salt.

verb (used without object),sa·pon·i·fied, sa·pon·i·fy·ing.
3. become converted into soap.

OTHER WORDS FROM SAPONIFY
sa·pon·i·fi·a·ble, adjective
sa·pon·i·fi·ca·tion, noun
sa·pon·i·fi·er, noun
non·sa·pon·i·fi·a·ble, adjective
non·sa·pon·i·fi·ca·tion, noun
un·sa·pon·i·fi·a·ble, adjective
un·sa·pon·i·fied, adjective

ORIGIN: 1815–25; < Latin sāpōn- (stem of sāpō) soap + -ify

HOW TO USE SAPONIFY IN A SENTENCE
They are then placed in fairly strong limes for two or three days to swell the fibres and saponify the grease.
LEATHER | K. J. ADCOCK

In any method it is necessary to saponify or emulsify the grease on the grain, or difficulties occur in dyeing and finishing.
ANIMAL PROTEINS | HUGH GARNER BENNETT

They also saponify and emulsify the grease, and it is obvious, therefore, that liming can be carried too far.
ANIMAL PROTEINS | HUGH GARNER BENNETT

Next to olive oil, this species is the most easy to saponify.
A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES AND MINES | ANDREW URE

If any does get on, a little animal grease or vegetable oil will quickly saponify it.
ELECTRIC GAS LIGHTING | NORMAN H. SCHNEIDER

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