Definition of Saponifier. Meaning of Saponifier. Synonyms of Saponifier

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Definition of Saponifier

Saponifier
Saponifier Sa*pon"i*fi`er, n. (Chem.) That which saponifies; any reagent used to cause saponification.

Meaning of Saponifier from wikipedia

- Saponification is a process of cleaving esters into carboxylate salts and alcohols by the action of aqueous alkali. Typically aqueous sodium hydroxide...