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sabon [sa.bun.] : detergent (n.); soap (n.); soap (v.)
Synonyms: habon

Derivatives of sabon


Glosses:
detergent
n. (substance)1. detergenta surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering.
~ anionic, anionic detergent, non-ionic detergenta class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions.
~ cationic detergent, invert soapa class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation.
~ sls, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulphatea caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed.
~ surface-active agent, surfactant, wetter, wetting agenta chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.
n. (artifact)2. detergenta cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension.
~ cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agenta preparation used in cleaning something.
~ dishwasher detergent, dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquida low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers.
~ laundry detergentany of various detergents designed for use in a washing machine for clothing.
~ liquid detergenta detergent in liquid form.
adj. 3. detergent, detersivehaving cleansing power.
~ purifyingfreeing from noxious matter.; "filtration is a purifying agent"
soap
n. (artifact)1. soapa cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats.
~ bar soapsoap in the form of a bar.
~ castile soapa good hard soap made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide.
~ cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agenta preparation used in cleaning something.
~ liquid soapsoap in liquid form.
~ leather soap, saddle soapa mild soap for cleansing and conditioning leather.
~ soap flakessoap that has been cut into flakes to make suds faster.
~ built-soap powder, soap powder, washing powdersoap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders.
~ green soap, soft soapa soft (or liquid) soap made from vegetable oils; used in certain skin diseases.
~ bath soap, face soap, toilet soapsoap used as a toiletry.
n. (possession)2. soapmoney offered as a bribe.
~ bribe, payoffpayment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.
n. (artifact)3. easy lay, georgia home boy, goop, grievous bodily harm, liquid ecstasy, max, scoop, soapstreet names for gamma hydroxybutyrate.
~ gamma hydroxybutyrate, ghba club drug available in liquid or powder form is taken orally (frequently combined with alcohol); used to incapacitate individuals for the commission of sexual assault and rape.
v. (body)4. lather, soaprub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning.
~ cleanse, cleanclean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing.; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner"
~ lave, washcleanse (one's body) with soap and water.
soap