Associations to the word «Saponin»

Wiktionary

SAPONIN, noun. (organic chemistry) (steroid) Any of various steroid glycosides found in plant tissues that dissolve in water to give a soapy froth.

Dictionary definition

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.

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis