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adj. - Resembling or having the qualities of a cleansing and emulsifying agent adj. - Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech.

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  • A soapy consistency
  • | X i've never seen the same Hawkwind line-up twice soapy @soapy | Send note | 16 Apr '09, 00: 00 | Reply
  • Non-porous items such as plates may simply need to be washed in soapy water.
  • Yes, it soaked in soapy water for two weeks, every day I chipped away at them a little more.
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