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Offline nainxiv

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soap from a fat
« on: April 22, 2008, 12:04:52 AM »
Why is the hydrolysis of a fat called saponification?

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Re: soap from a fat
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2008, 01:04:13 AM »
The process is called saponification instead of hydrolysis because soap is formed.  Does anyone have a better suggestion cause I'm not 100% sure.  Is that right?

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Offline nj_bartel

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Re: soap from a fat
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008, 02:30:44 AM »
sorry, misread this altogether  ;D

dictionary says the etymology is french, might want to look for someone fluent  ;D
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