saponifiable

English

Etymology

From saponify +‎ -able.

Adjective

saponifiable (comparative more saponifiable, superlative most saponifiable)

  1. Suitable for use in soap production.
  2. (organic chemistry, of a lipid) That can be saponified.

French

Adjective

saponifiable (plural saponifiables)

  1. saponifiable

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