EMOLLIENTS

Noun

emollients

plural of emollient

Source: Wiktionary


EMOLLIENT

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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