saponin

(sap′ə nin)

noun

any of a group of glycosides, found in soapbark, etc., which form a soapy foam when dissolved in water: used as detergents, etc.

Origin: Fr saponine < L sapo (see saponify) + -in, -in

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noun

Any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water, used in detergents, foaming agents, and emulsifiers.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin sāpō, sāpōn-, hair dye

Origin: , of Germanic origin

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