saponin

/ˈsæpənən/
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Other forms: saponins

Definitions of saponin
  1. noun
    any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers
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    type of:
    glucoside
    a glycoside derived from glucose
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