saponifiable
/səˌpɑnəˈfaɪəbəl/
adjective
- Capable of being turned into soap through a chemical reaction.
- Many natural waxes are not saponifiable, so they cannot be used to make soap.
- The chemist tested the sample to see if it contained saponifiable compounds.
- Fats and oils are saponifiable substances used in traditional soap making.
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