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"Saponin" Definition

noun

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

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Any of various mostly toxic glucosides that occur in plants (as soapwort or soapbark) and are characterized by the property of producing a soapy lather.

Source: Merriam-Webster

A hygroscopic amorphous saponin mixture used especially as a foaming and emulsifying agent and detergent.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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