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