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saponin: Meaning and Definition of
sap•o•nin
Pronunciation: (sap'u-nin), [key]
— n. Biochem.
- any of a group of amorphous glycosides of terpenes and steroids, occurring in many plants, characterized by an ability to form emulsions and to foam in aqueous solutions, and used as detergents.
See also:
- saponin (Thesaurus)
