unsaponified

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 unsaponified word

verb with object unsaponified to convert (a fat) into soap by treating with an alkali. 1
verb with object unsaponified to decompose (any ester), forming the corresponding alcohol and acid or salt. 1
verb without object unsaponified to become converted into soap. 1

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Origin of unsaponified

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 Unsaponified

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unsaponified 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.

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