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1. (adj.) emollient
having the power to soften or soothe:
an emollient lotion for the skin.
2. (n.) emollient
an emollient substance.
Etymology: (1635–45; < L ēmollient-, s. of ēmolliēns, prp. of ēmollīre to soften =ē-e - +mollīre to soften, der. mollis soft)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) cream, ointment, emollient
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
2. (adj) demulcent, emollient, salving, softening
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) emollient
softening; making supple; acting as an emollient
2. (noun) emollient
an external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc
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