salify

verb — 3 senses

verb

Etymology From French salifier; from Latin sal (“salt”) + -ficare (“to make”) (only in comparative). See -fy.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Dated To react so as to form a salt

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Dated To combine or impregnate with a salt.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Dated To form a salt with; to convert into a salt.

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