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]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.