saponification

(countable, uncountable) The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.
(countable, uncountable) The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap.

conversion to soap

saponificação

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saponificació

From French saponification, from saponifier (“saponify”).

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