transcription, транскрипция: [ səˈpɔnɪfaɪ ]
v. (-ies, -ied) 1 tr. turn (fat or oil) into soap by reaction with an alkali. 2 tr. convert (an ester) to an acid and alcohol. 3 intr. become saponified. øøsaponifiable adj. saponification n. [F saponifier (as SAPONACEOUS)]