insaponifiable

English translation: non-saponifiable

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French term or phrase:	insaponifiable
English translation:	non-saponifiable
Entered by:	Ra91571

16:06 Jul 8, 2002

French to English translations [PRO]
Medical

French term or phrase: insaponifiable

In a patent relating to extraction of cosmetic/dermatological compounds from the cocoa plant: "L'invention a pour objet une composition cosmétique/dermatologique à base d'extrait protéique de cacao comprenant au moins des polyphénols, des aminoacides et une fraction insaponifiable."

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Harold

Vadney (X)

non-saponifiable

Explanation:
larousse

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Note added at 2002-07-08 16:11:40 (GMT)
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Saponifiable is a term related to the conversion of alkali into soaps and glycerol. It is also listed in the merriam-webster dictionary online.

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Note added at 2002-07-08 16:14:38 (GMT)
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You may also refer to this as \"unsaponifiable\" Check the website
http://www.chem.wsu.edu/Chem102/102-LipFatSoap.html

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Ra91571
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Local time: 12:33

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non-saponifiable

Ra91571

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unsaponifiable

Linda Jarosiewicz

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non-saponifiable

Ra91571
United States
Local time: 12:33
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unsaponifiable

Explanation:
DEF – The whole of the
constituents, soluble in fatty
matter and insoluble in water,
which cannot be modified by
a saponification reaction
producing a salt. TERMIUM

Linda Jarosiewicz
Canada
Local time: 12:33
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