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SAPOGENIN
Etymology
Noun
sapogenin (plural sapogenins)
(organic compound) The steroid constituent of the glycoside saponin
Anagrams
• soapening
Source: Wiktionary
Sa*pog"e*nin, n. Etym: [Saponin + -gen + in.] (Chem.)
Definition: A white crystalline substance obtained by the decomposition of saponin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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