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saponification

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/səˌpɑnəfəˈkeɪʃən/

/ˌsæpəˌnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

1 sabunlaşma uncountable

Definition (English)

The chemical reaction between fats/oils and an alkali to create soap and glycerin.

Example Sentences

Saponification is the key process in soap making.

Sabunlaşma, sabun yapımındaki ana işlemdir.
The temperature affects the rate of saponification.

Sıcaklık, sabunlaşma hızını etkiler.

Collocations

saponification reactioncomplete saponificationsaponification processchemical saponificationalkaline saponificationsaponification of fats