iodine number saponification

noun

A number that predicts the physical qualities of a bar of soap, calculated by subtracting its iodine number from its saponification value.

Meanings

nouniodine number saponification (uncountable)

alternative INS

  1. uncountableA number that predicts the physical qualities of a bar of soap, calculated by subtracting its iodine number from its saponification value.
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