saponify
/suh-pon-uh-fahy/US // səˈpɒn əˌfaɪ //UK // (səˈpɒnɪˌfaɪ) //
皂化,皂化作用,皂白,皂化作用的
Definitions
v.有主动词 verb
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sa·pon·i·fied, sa·pon·i·fy·ing.
- : to convert into soap by treating with an alkali.
- : to decompose, forming the corresponding alcohol and acid or salt.
v.无主动词 verb
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sa·pon·i·fied, sa·pon·i·fy·ing.
- : to become converted into soap.
Examples
They are then placed in fairly strong limes for two or three days to swell the fibres and saponify the grease.
In any method it is necessary to saponify or emulsify the grease on the grain, or difficulties occur in dyeing and finishing.
They also saponify and emulsify the grease, and it is obvious, therefore, that liming can be carried too far.
Next to olive oil, this species is the most easy to saponify.
If any does get on, a little animal grease or vegetable oil will quickly saponify it.
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