saponification | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap) | |
Related terms: | chemical_reaction saponify | |
saponification | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap) | |
Related terms: | chemical_reaction saponify | |