EMOLLIENT

demulcent, emollient, salving, softening

(adjective) having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

cream, ointment, emollient

(noun) toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

emollient (plural emollients)

Something which softens or lubricates the skin; moisturizer.

Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.

Adjective

emollient (comparative more emollient, superlative most emollient)

Moisturizing.

Soothing or mollifying.

Source: Wiktionary

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E*mol"lient, a. Etym: [L. emolliens, -entis, p. pr. of emollire to soften; e out + mollire to soften, mollis soft: cf. F. émollient. See Mollify.]

Definition: Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient. "Emollient applications." Arbuthnot.

E*mol"lient (; 105), n. (Med.)

Definition: An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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