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Definition of Saponaceous
1. Adjective. Resembling or having the qualities of soap. "A soapy consistency"
Definition of Saponaceous
1. a. Resembling soap; having the qualities of soap; soapy.
Definition of Saponaceous
1. Adjective. Resembling soap; having the qualities of soap; soapy. ¹
2. Adjective. Slippery, evasive ¹
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Definition of Saponaceous
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Saponaceous
1. Resembling soap; having the qualities of soap; soapy. Saponaceous bodies are compounds of an acid and a base, and are in reality a kind of salt. Origin: L. Sapo, -onis, soap, of Teutonic origin, and akin to E. Soap. See Soap. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)