saponify

|verb

verb

To convert fat or oil into soap by the action of heat and a base, typically through a chemical reaction with an alkali.

Example Sentences

"The chemist decided to saponify the oil to create homemade soap."

"To saponify the lard, she mixed it with lye and heated it gently."

"In cooking, some fats can saponify if exposed to high heat and moisture."