| adjective | 1. Of, like, or containing soap; soapy. |
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 | | | "A saponaceous substance is smeared all over the countertops." |
| | | "Tim used a saponaceous liquid to clean the dirt off his tires." |
| | | "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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 | 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. ... | Continue Reading |
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