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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.  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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Main Entry: green soap
Function: noun
: a soft soap made from vegetable oils and used especially in the treatment of skin diseases
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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