nonsaponifiable
adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:Nonsaponifiable fatty acids are often found in vegetable oils and serve as valuable moisturizers in cosmetics.
Definition:A fatty acid that cannot be converted into soap during saponification.
From nonsaponifiable fatty acid
Example:In the production of biodiesel, the nonsaponifiable residue is a by-product that needs proper disposal.
Definition:The portion of a substance that remains undissolved and does not form soap during a saponification process.
From nonsaponifiable residue
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