Term: 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)
Candidate hypernym: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence → 1
Candidate hypernym: harbinger: something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone → 0
Candidate hypernym: gouge: the act of gouging → 0
Candidate hypernym: torque wrench: a wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied → 0
Candidate hypernym: von willebrand's disease: a form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a deficiency of the coagulation factor and by mucosal bleeding → 0
Candidate hypernym: ecumenical movement: a movement aimed to promote understanding and cooperation among Christian churches; aimed ultimately at universal Christian unity → 0
Candidate hypernym: australian heath: any heathlike plant of the family Epacridaceae; most are of the Australian region → 0
Candidate hypernym: reimposition: imposition again → 0
Candidate hypernym: bedder: an ornamental plant suitable for planting in a flowerbed → 0
Candidate hypernym: rumination: regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding → 0
Candidate hypernym: box pleat: a flat double pleat made by folding under the fabric on either side of it → 0