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- US Pronunciation
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- [sap-uh-nin]
- /ˈsæp ə nɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sap-uh-nin]
- /ˈsæp ə nɪn/
Definitions of saponin word
- noun saponin 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. 1
- noun saponin any of a group of plant glycosides with a steroid structure that foam when shaken and are used in detergents 0
- noun saponin any of a group of glycosides, found in soapbark, etc., which form a soapy foam when dissolved in water: used as detergents, etc. 0
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Origin of saponin
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < French saponine < Latin sāpōn- (stem of sāpō) soap + French -ine -in2
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Parts of speech for Saponin
noun
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saponin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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