What does saponification mean?
noun
The process of converting fats or oils into soap by reaction with an alkali, typically sodium or potassium hydroxide. This process is often used in the production of soap and other soap-based products.
Example
"The artisanal soap maker used a combination of olive oil and coconut oil to create a unique soap through the process of saponification."
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