green soap

green soap

noun
a soap made chiefly from potassium hydroxide and linseed oil, used in treating some skin diseases.

Origin:
1830–40
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green soap
 
n
med Also called: soft soap a soft or liquid alkaline soap made from vegetable oils, used in treating certain chronic skin diseases

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green soap n.
A translucent, yellowish-green soft or liquid soap made chiefly from vegetable oils and used in the treatment of skin disorders.

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