| sapogenin | <chemistry> A white crystalline substance obtained by the decomposition of saponin. Origin: Saponin + -gen + in. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| sapogenins | The aglucon moiety of a saponin molecule. It may be triterpenoid or steroid, usually spirostan, in nature. (12 Dec 1998) |