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)
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: harbinger: something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: gouge: the act of gouging
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: torque wrench: a wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: 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
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: ecumenical movement: a movement aimed to promote understanding and cooperation among Christian churches; aimed ultimately at universal Christian unity
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: australian heath: any heathlike plant of the family Epacridaceae; most are of the Australian region
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: reimposition: imposition again
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: bedder: an ornamental plant suitable for planting in a flowerbed
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: rumination: regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
Broader: physical entity: an entity that has physical existence | Unrelated: box pleat: a flat double pleat made by folding under the fabric on either side of it