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Saponin

Scope note

Powdered bark of the soapbark tree that has a foamy, soaplike character when mixed with water; used chiefly as a mild detergent in picture cleaning. MAYER

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300012958

Broader Terms used

organic material

Term used for

saponins

Created

13yrs ago

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