What does saponifying mean?
To convert a substance into soap, or to cause something to become soapy or soap-like. This can occur through chemical reactions, such as the hydrolysis of esters.
Example
"The saponifying process involved mixing the oil with a strong alkali, resulting in a thick, soap-like substance."
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