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  2. Amphiphile - Wikipedia

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    In chemistry, an amphiphile (from Greek αμφις (amphis) 'both' and φιλíα 'love, friendship'), or amphipath, is a chemical compound possessing both hydrophilic (water-loving, polar) and lipophilic (fat-loving, nonpolar) properties. [1] Such a compound is called amphiphilic or amphipathic.

  3. Saponification - Wikipedia

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    The alkoxide ion is a strong base so the proton is transferred from the carboxylic acid to the alkoxide ion, creating an alcohol: saponification part III. In a classic laboratory procedure, the triglyceride trimyristin is obtained by extracting it from nutmeg with diethyl ether. Saponification to the soap sodium myristate takes place using NaOH ...

  4. Saponin - Wikipedia

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    The vast heterogeneity of structures underlying this class of compounds makes generalizations difficult; they're a subclass of terpenoids, oxygenated derivatives of terpene hydrocarbons. Terpenes in turn are formally made up of five-carbon isoprene units (The alternate steroid base is a terpene missing a few carbon atoms).

  5. Cecotrope - Wikipedia

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    They are not chewed; instead, they are swallowed whole so the mucus is not disturbed. [6] They are held in the fundic region of the stomach for 3 to 6 hours where they continue to ferment. [ 6 ] [ 22 ] Once that is complete, they move into the small intestine [ 6 ] where the nutrients are absorbed, [ 2 ] about 17 hours after the original meal.

  6. Saponaria officinalis - Wikipedia

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    This plant has many common names, [2] including common soapwort, [3] bouncing-bet, [3] crow soap, [2] wild sweet William, [2] and soapweed. [4] There are about 20 species of soapworts altogether. The scientific name Saponaria is derived from the Latin sapo (stem sapon- ) meaning "soap", which, like its common name, refers to its utility in ...

  7. Why does cilantro taste like soap to some people? Find out ...

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    The "cilantro soap gene" is a genetic factor that makes cilantro taste and smell like soap. A study from 23andMe reveals the OR6A2 gene as a possible cause for some people's distinct cilantro ...

  8. She took Ozempic, now she can't eat without vomiting ... - AOL

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    Dana Filmore hasn't been able to eat or digest properly for the past year. She wants others to be aware of the risks of taking Ozempic. Normally, the stomach contracts to propel food through the ...

  9. Stainless steel soap - Wikipedia

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    Stainless steel soap is a piece of stainless steel, in the form of a soap bar or other hand-held shape. Its purported purpose is to neutralize or reduce strong odors such as those from handling garlic , onion , durian , guava , salami , or fish .