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A soapy mixture obtained by treating an essential oil with an alkali; hence, any similar compound of an essential oil.

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  1. n. A soapy mixture obtained by treating an essential oil with an alkali; hence, any similar compound of an essential oil.
  2. A soapy mixture obtained by treating an essential oil with an alkali; hence, any similar compound of an essential oil. [Written also saponule.] [Obs.]
  3. A soapy mixture obtained by treating an essential oil with analkali; hence, any similar compound of an essential oil. [Writtenalso saponule.] [Obs.]