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Saponaceous
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adjective 1. Of, like, or containing soap; soapy.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "A saponaceous substance is smeared all over the countertops."
Play Button "Tim used a saponaceous liquid to clean the dirt off his tires."
Play Button "The leaves felt saponaceous and slippery under our feet when the rain started."
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Latin, early 18th century
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Why This Word?
This word comes from the Latin "sapo," meaning "soap," plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ous." "Saponaceous" describes substances used to make soap, such as aloe vera gel and glycerin, but it can also describe substances that have a soapy feel or appearance, like mica and some shales. ...
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