n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_; soap, fr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_; to wash off. ] (Physiol.) The matter secreted by any of the sebaceous glands. Specifically:
a. Being of the nature of soap; soapy; cleansing; detersive. [ 1913 Webster ]