saponify

• فعل يُستخدم لوصف العملية الكيميائية التي يتحول فيها الدهن أو الزيت إلى صابون وكحول عند تفاعله مع القلوي. ويُقصد به أيضًا إجراء هذه العملية أو إخضاع مادة لها.

A verb used to describe the chemical process of converting a fat or oil into soap and alcohol by reaction with an alkali.

1. To convert into soapC2formalscientific

   To convert a fat or oil into soap by treating it with an alkali, causing hydrolysis into an acid and alcohol.

   تصبين

   • The chemist demonstrated how to saponify the oil in the lab.
   • To make soap, you must saponify the fats with lye.
   • The process to saponify the mixture requires careful temperature control.

2. To become converted into soapC2formalscientific

   To undergo a chemical reaction where an ester is hydrolyzed into an acid and alcohol when treated with an alkali, resulting in soap formation.

   يتصبن

   • The oils will saponify when mixed with the alkaline solution.
   • Under the right conditions, the fat begins to saponify.
   • The mixture must be stirred continuously as it starts to saponify.