salify

transitive verb

sal·​i·​fy

ˈsaləˌfī

-ed/-ing/-es

1

: to combine or impregnate with a salt : salinize

2

: to form a salt with : convert into a salt

salify a base by treatment with an acid or an acid by treatment with a base

Word History

Etymology

French salifier, from sali- + -fier -fy

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