saponificable (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech:

Noun

Phonetic transcription:

/sa.po.ni.fiˈka.ble/

Translation options into English:

• Saponifiable

Meaning and Use:

"Saponificable" is a term used in the field of medicine, specifically in pharmacology and biochemistry. It refers to a substance or compound that is capable of undergoing saponification, a chemical process where triglycerides are hydrolyzed into glycerol and fatty acids by reacting with an alkaline substance.

This term is more commonly used in written contexts, particularly in scientific articles, research studies, and textbooks related to chemistry and pharmaceuticals.

Examples:

1. Los aceites vegetales son saponificables y se utilizan en la fabricación de jabones.

2. Vegetable oils are saponifiable and are used in soap manufacturing.

3. El ácido graso libre es el producto resultante de la saponificación de una grasa saponificable.

4. The free fatty acid is the resulting product of the saponification of a saponifiable fat.

Idiomatic Expressions:

In this particular context, "saponificable" is a technical term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.

Etymology:

The term "saponificable" is derived from the Spanish verb "saponificar," which comes from the Latin word "sapo" (soap) and the suffix "-ficar" (to make). Therefore, "saponificable" literally means "capable of making soap" or "capable of being saponified."

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Capaz de saponificación
• Antonyms: Insaponificable, no saponificable