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reaction vs saponification

saponification vs reaction

reaction and saponification both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reaction Yes No No No
saponification Yes No No No
As nouns, saponification is a hyponym of reaction; that is, saponification is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reaction:
  • reaction: (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
  • saponification: a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)
reaction (noun) saponification (noun)
a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)
doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like
an idea evoked by some experience
extreme conservatism in political or social matters
(mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body
a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
Difference between reaction and saponification

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