SAPONIN


Meaning of SAPONIN in English

n. any of a group of plant glycosides, esp. those derived from the bark of the tree Quillaja saponaria, that foam when shaken with water and are used in detergents and fire extinguishers.

[ F saponine f. L sapo -onis soap ]

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