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Saponify

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soapnoun(chemistry) A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid, commonly used in cleaning products.
salifyverb(dated, chemistry, transitive) To form a salt with; to convert into a salt.
solidifyverb(intransitive) To become solid; to freeze, set.
acetifyverb(transitive) To convert into acid or vinegar.
syrupnounAny thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavoring.
emulsionizeverb(transitive) To make into an emulsion; to emulsify.
sanforizeverb(transitive) To subject to the sanforization process.
soakverb(intransitive) To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.
sop upverb(transitive) To absorb, to soak up.
fluidifynoun(transitive) to make fluid
bonifyverb(transitive) To convert into―or make―good; to improve.
animalizeverbTo represent in the form of an animal.
keratinizeverb(transitive) To convert into keratin.
sanifyverb(transitive, dated) To make healthy.
salubrifyverb(transitive) To make salubrious.
convertnounA person who has converted to a religion.
smoothenverb(transitive) To make smooth.
subjectifyverb(transitive) To turn into a subject.
foam upverb(intransitive) To become foamy, create a foam; to rise with a foamy surface or covered with something resembling foam
caramelizeverb(cooking, transitive) To brown (sugar, or a foodstuff containing sugar) by means of heat.

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