Associations to the word «Saponin»

Wiktionary

SAPONIN, noun. (organic chemistry) (steroid) Any of various steroid glycosides found in plant tissues that dissolve in water to give a soapy froth.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke