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Webster 1913 Edition


Saponifiable

Sa-pon-i-fiˊa-ble

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

Definition 2024


saponifiable

saponifiable

English

Adjective

saponifiable (comparative more saponifiable, superlative most saponifiable)

  1. Suitable for use in soap production.
  2. (organic chemistry, of a lipid) That can be saponified