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saponify
Definition: become converted into soap by being hydrolized into an acid and alcohol as a result of being treated with an alkali; "the oil saponified"
saponify
Definition: convert into soap by hydrolizing an ester into an acid and alcohol as a result of treating it with an alkali; "saponify oils and fats"
Definition: To convert (a fat or oil) into soap.