Meaning Of The Word Saponin

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Saponin Meaning

Saponin Definition
Saponin Definition

What's The Definition Of Saponin?

saponin in American English
any of a group of glycosides, found in soapbark, etc., which form a soapy foam when dissolved in water: used as detergents, etc.
noun: any of a group of amorphous glycosides of terpenes and steroids, occurring in many plants, characterized by an ability to form emulsions and to foam in aqueous solutions, and used as detergents

saponin in British English
noun: any of a group of plant glycosides with a steroid structure that foam when shaken and are used in detergents

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