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saponified

/səˈpɒn.ɪ.faɪd/

2 entries

adjective

/səˈpɒn.ɪ.faɪd/C2formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает вещество, которое было превращено в мыло в результате химической реакции со щёлочью.

Describes a substance that has been converted into soap through a chemical reaction with an alkali.

  1. Converted into soapC2formalscientific

    Describes a substance, typically a fat or oil, that has undergone a chemical reaction with an alkali to form soap.

    ruОмыленный

    • The saponified oils formed a rich, creamy lather.
    • In the lab, the saponified mixture was poured into molds.
    • Saponified fats are the main ingredient in traditional soap making.

verb

saponify/səˈpɒn.ɪ.faɪ/C2formaltechnical
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания химического процесса превращения жира или масла в мыло и спирт при реакции со щелочью.

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.

    ruОмылять

    • 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.

    ruОмыляться

    • 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.
Forms
  • saponified past participle
  • saponified past simple
  • saponifying present participle
  • saponifies third person singular