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Saponification
Meaning
Noun
●
In 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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Neutralization
Dehydrogenation
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Titration
Electrolysis
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Crystallisation
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Vaporization
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