saponin meaning

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saponin (noun): any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers.

Definition of saponin

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

    Type of: glucoside

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in IN · 7-letter words

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