unsaponifiable

sa·pon·i·fy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-pon-uh-fahy]
- /səˈpɒn əˌfaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-pon-uh-fahy]
- /səˈpɒn əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of unsaponifiable word

verb with object unsaponifiable to convert (a fat) into soap by treating with an alkali. 1
verb with object unsaponifiable to decompose (any ester), forming the corresponding alcohol and acid or salt. 1
verb without object unsaponifiable to become converted into soap. 1
adjective unsaponifiable (chemistry) not able to be saponified; used of those lipids (such as steroids) that are not glycerides. 0

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Origin of unsaponifiable

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; < Latin sāpōn- (stem of sāpō) soap + -ify

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Parts of speech for Unsaponifiable

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exclamation

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unsaponifiable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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