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Definitions for emollient
ɪˈmɒl yəntemol·lient
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Princeton's WordNet
cream, ointment, emollientadjective
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
demulcent, emollient, salving, softeningadjective
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
Wiktionary
emollientnoun
Something which softens or lubricates the skin.
emollientnoun
Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.
emollientadjective
Moisturizing.
emollientadjective
Soothing or mollifying.
Etymology: From emolliens, present active participle of emollio, from e- + mollio, from mollis.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Emollientadjective
Softening; suppling.
Etymology: emolliens, Latin.
Barley is emollient, moistening, and expectorating. Arbuthn.
Diureticks are decoctions, emulsions, and oils of emollient vegetables, so far as they relax the urinary passages: such as relax ought to be tried before such as stimulate. Arbuthnot.
Wikipedia
emollient
A moisturizer, or emollient, is a cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the skin. These functions are normally performed by sebum produced by healthy skin. The word "emollient" is derived from the Latin verb mollire, to soften.
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emollient
An emollient is a substance that softens, soothes, or moisturizes the skin. It is often used in lotions, creams, and ointments and can help to prevent or treat dryness or irritation.
Webster Dictionary
Emollientadjective
softening; making supple; acting as an emollient
Emollientnoun
an external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc
Etymology: [L. emolliens, -entis, p. pr. of emollire to soften; e out + mollire to soften, mollis soft: cf. F. mollient. See Mollify.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of emollient in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of emollient in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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