saponifiable en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English saponify Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English saponifiable From saponify + -able.
Meanings
- Suitable for use in soap production.
- (of a lipid) That can be saponified.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more saponifiable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most saponifiable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |