Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
soap (noun)1.
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
2.
- soap opera
transitive verb
1.
to rub soap over or into
2.
- flatter
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
soap (noun)a substance used for cleaning
SYNONIMS:
cleanser, detergent, soapRELATED WORDS:
disinfectant, purifier, solvent; scrub, shampoo