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saponifiable (a.)
Capable of conversion into soap; as, a saponifiable substance.
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Capable of conversion into soap; as, a saponifiable substance.
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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.
