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saponification [sə‚pän·ə·fə′kā·shən]
(chemistry) The process of converting chemicals into soap; involves the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil, or the neutralization of a fatty acid. saponification The conversion into soap which occurs when an alkali, such as the lime in cement, reacts with oils in paint; destroys the adhesion and strength of oil-based paint films. Saponification the hydrolysis of carboxylic and derivatives, including esters, nitriles, and amides, for example RCOOR’ + H2O → RCOOH + R’OH Saponification is widely used in industry to produce acids and alcohols. Higher aliphatic carboxylic acids, glycerol, soaps, and stearic acid are formed upon saponification of fats. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The company can also create customized blends of saponifiable specialty oils on a proprietary basis. |
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