Meaning Of The Word Saponin
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Saponin Meaning
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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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