saponified

• Describe una sustancia que ha sido convertida en jabón mediante una reacción química con un álcali, o que ha experimentado saponificación.

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.

   saponificado

   • 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.

• Verbo utilizado para describir el proceso químico de convertir una grasa o aceite en jabón y alcohol mediante la reacción con un álcali.

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.

   saponificar

   • 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.

   saponificarse

   • 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.