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Topic: Science

saponaceous

IPA: /səˈpəʊneɪʃəs/

KK: /səˈpəʊneɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Having the characteristics or qualities similar to soap, often used to describe a texture or feel that is smooth and slippery.

Example: The saponaceous texture of the plant made it easy to clean.

saponifiable

IPA: //səˈpɒnɪfaɪəbl//

KK: /səˈpɒnɪfaɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be converted into soap through a chemical process.

Example: The oils used in this recipe are saponifiable, making them perfect for soap making.

saponification

IPA: /ˌsæpəˌnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /sæpənɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A chemical process that occurs when fats or oils react with an alkali to produce soap and glycerin.

Example: The saponification of fats is essential in soap making.

saponified

IPA: /səˈpɒnɪfaɪd/

KK: /sæpənɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describes a substance that has undergone a chemical process to become soap-like, usually involving the reaction of fats or oils with an alkali.

Example: The saponified oils in the soap create a rich lather when mixed with water.

verb

Definition: To convert fats or oils into soap by a chemical reaction with an alkali.

Example: The oils were saponified to create a natural soap.

saponifier

IPA: /səˈpɒnɪfaɪə/

KK: /səˈpɒnɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to turn fats or oils into soap through a chemical process.

Example: The chemist used a saponifier to create soap from the oils.

saponify

IPA: /səˈpɒnɪfaɪ/

KK: /səˈpɒnɪfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To undergo a chemical process where fats or oils are converted into soap and glycerin, usually by the action of an alkali.

Example: When heated with lye, the oils will saponify, creating soap.

transitive verb

Definition: To change a fat or oil into soap through a chemical process.

Example: The process to saponify the oils requires careful measurement of the ingredients.

saponin

IPA: //ˈsæp.ə.nɪn//

KK: /sæpəˌnɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of natural substance found in some plants that can create a soapy foam when mixed with water. It is often used in products like detergents and foaming agents.

Example: Saponin is commonly used in natural cleaning products due to its ability to create lather.

saponite

IPA: /ˈsæpəˌnaɪt/

KK: /sæpəˌnaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of clay mineral that contains water, aluminum, and magnesium, often found in soft, soapy forms within certain rocks.

Example: Saponite is often used in ceramics due to its unique properties.

sapphire

IPA: /ˈsæfaɪər/

KK: /ˈsæfaɪr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the color of a blue gemstone, often used to describe something that is deep blue or precious like a sapphire.

Example: The dress was a beautiful sapphire blue that caught everyone's attention.

noun

Definition: A type of precious stone that is usually blue but can come in many colors, made from a mineral called corundum.

Example: She wore a beautiful sapphire ring on her finger.

sapphirine

IPA: /ˈsæfɪraɪn/

KK: /sæfɪˌraɪn/

adjective

Definition: Having a color or quality similar to that of a sapphire, often a deep blue.

Example: The sapphirine gemstone sparkled beautifully under the light.

noun

Definition: A rare mineral that is usually light blue or green and contains aluminum and magnesium.

Example: The geologist discovered a beautiful piece of sapphirine during the mineral expedition.

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