Saponaceous (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling or having the qualities of soap; "a soapy consistency".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The saponaceous foam emitted a gentle fragrance that filled the entire bathroom.
- After adding the soap mixture to the rosewater, the solution took on a saponaceous quality.
- The herbal cleanser had a saponaceous consistency that gently cleaned and moisturized the skin.
- In its saponaceous state, the fruit pulp made a great natural skin cleanser for sensitive areas.
- The scientist discovered that combining certain plant extracts produced a saponaceous compound with antibacterial properties.