First Known Use: before 12th century
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1soap
noun \ˈsōp\
: a substance that is used for washing something
Full Definition of SOAP
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a : a cleansing and emulsifying agent made usually by action of alkali on fat or fatty acids and consisting essentially of sodium or potassium salts of such acids b : a salt of a fatty acid and a metal
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Origin of SOAP
Middle English sope, from Old English sāpe; akin to Old High German seifa soap
2soap
transitive verb
: to rub soap over or into (someone or something)
SOAP Defined for Kids
1soap
noun \ˈsōp\
Definition of SOAP for Kids
: a substance that is used for washing
2soap
verb
soapedsoap·ing
Definition of SOAP for Kids
: to rub a cleaning substance over or into something
Medical Dictionary
soap
noun \ˈsōp\
Medical Definition of SOAP
1
: a cleansing and emulsifying agent made usually by action of alkali on fat or fatty acids and consisting essentially of sodium or potassium salts of such acids
2
: a salt of a fatty acid and a metal
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