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emollient
[ih-mol-yuhnt]
adjective
having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance; soothing, especially to the skin.
emollient lotions for the face.
Synonyms: , ,
noun
an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.
emollient
/ ɪˈɒɪəԳ /
adjective
softening or soothing, esp to the skin
helping to avoid confrontation; calming
noun
any preparation or substance that has a softening or soothing effect, esp when applied to the skin
Other Word Forms
- emollience noun
- ˈDZԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of emollient1
Word History and Origins
Origin of emollient1
Example Sentences
"I have to undergo a lot of treatment every day, which takes three to five hours and involves bath emollients, creaming and exfoliating," she said.
Like much of the international community, the Israeli prime minister is waiting to see if Sharaa makes good on his moderate, emollient stance in action as well as words.
Some incorporate tallow with other emollient ingredients to make their own natural moisturizer.
To test whether water anoles are an exception to the rule, Swierk prevented the formation of normal rebreathing bubbles over the lizards' nostrils by applying a commercial emollient to their skin surface.
The most effective lip balms contain ingredients that attract moisture, known as humectants; add moisture and oil, emollients; and form a protective barrier to seal in moisture, occlusives, Awan said.
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