green soap

noun

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

Origin of green soap

First recorded in 1830–40

Words nearby green soap

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British Dictionary definitions for green soap

green soap

noun

med a soft or liquid alkaline soap made from vegetable oils, used in treating certain chronic skin diseases Also called: soft soap

Medical definitions for green soap

green soap
[ grēn ]

n.

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