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How to pronounce “saponification

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Practice the English pronunciation of saponification with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
No Need for GeniusesAnd she worked on saponification.
Definition summary
(chemistry) The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.

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How to pronounce saponification

No Need for Geniuses

And she worked on saponification.

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A Deep Dive Into “saponification

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (chemistry) The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.
  • The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap.

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