saponifiable (Meaning)
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saponifiable (a.)
Capable of conversion into soap; as, a saponifiable substance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of saponifiable
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saponifiable Sentence Examples
- Saponifiable oils and fats can be hydrolyzed to produce fatty acids and glycerol.
- Vegetable oils are typically saponifiable and can be used to make soap.
- Animal fats are also saponifiable, but they have a higher melting point than vegetable oils.
- The saponification value indicates the amount of potassium hydroxide required to saponify a gram of fat.
- Saponifiable lipids are composed of fatty acids esterified to glycerol.
- The alkali metal salts of saponifiable fats are called soaps.
- Saponifiable oils can be used in the production of cosmetics, detergents, and lubricants.
- The saponification process is used to convert fats and oils into soap.
- Saponifiable substances are not water-soluble but can be converted into water-soluble products through saponification.
- The saponification reaction is an important chemical reaction used in various industries.
FAQs About the word saponifiable
Capable of conversion into soap; as, a saponifiable substance.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Saponifiable oils and fats can be hydrolyzed to produce fatty acids and glycerol.
Vegetable oils are typically saponifiable and can be used to make soap.
Animal fats are also saponifiable, but they have a higher melting point than vegetable oils.
The saponification value indicates the amount of potassium hydroxide required to saponify a gram of fat.
