SAPONIFIES Meaning and
Definition
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Saponifies is a verb that refers to the chemical process of converting a substance into soap through the reaction with an alkali. The term originates from the combination of the word "saponify," meaning to turn into soap, and the suffix "-es," which denotes the third person singular present indicative form in English.
In the process of saponification, a reaction takes place between a fatty acid and an alkali, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, resulting in the formation of soap. This chemical reaction occurs when a triglyceride or fat is broken down into its constituent fatty acids and glycerol. The alkali then reacts with the fatty acids, producing salt-like compounds known as soap molecules.
Saponification has been widely used for centuries in the production of soap, where various fats, oils, and alkalis are combined to create cleansing agents. The process of saponification also generates glycerin as a byproduct, which has numerous applications in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
Moreover, the term "saponifies" can be extended beyond the context of soap production to describe reactions where a substance is transformed into a soap-like compound in a chemical process. It signifies the specific act of converting a material into soap, emphasizing the chemical alteration resulting from the reaction with an alkali.
Etymology of SAPONIFIES
The word "saponifies" is derived from the noun "saponification", which itself comes from the Latin word "sapo" meaning "soap" and the suffix "-ficare" meaning "to make". The combination of these elements forms the verb "saponifies", which refers to the process of turning a substance into soap through the chemical reaction called saponification.
Conjugate verb Saponifies
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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saponify
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let´s saponify
to saponify
PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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am saponifying
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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