SAPONIFICATION
Scrabble letter values: S1A1P3O1N1I1F4I1C3A1T1I1O1N1 = 21
Definition
- noun a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap).
Scrabble letter values: S1A1P3O1N1I1F4I1C3A1T1I1O1N1 = 21