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Saponify Definition
Saponification is a chemical reaction that produces soap by the reaction between a strong base and a triglyceride. We can see saponification in some old paintings. Saponify means to convert into soap on account of the decomposition with alkali. Saponification can damage oil paintings. This has been seen in paintings, in different geographic, from the 15th through 20th century
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Santo Santero Sans Serif Sanguine SANG De BOUEF Saponify Sapwood Sarcophagus Sarreguemines Sascha Brastoff Satin
Santo Santero Sans Serif Sanguine SANG De BOUEF Saponify Sapwood Sarcophagus Sarreguemines Sascha Brastoff Satin