saponin
noun /'sæpənɪn/
- Definition
- any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'saponin'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Length
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