Definitions for fomentation
ˌfoʊ mɛnˈteɪ ʃənfo·men·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fomentationnoun

   a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice

2. fomentationnoun

   application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation

3. fomentation, instigationnoun

   deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fomentationnoun

   The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors.

2. fomentationnoun

   The lotion applied to a diseased part.

3. fomentationnoun

   Excitation; instigation; encouragement.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fomentationnoun

   1.A fomentation is partial bathing, called also stuping, which is applying hot flannels to any part, dipped in medicated decoctions, whereby the steams breathe into the parts, and discuss obstructed humours. John Quincy

   Etymology: fomentation, Fr. from foment.

   Fomentation calleth forth the humour by vapours; but yet, in regard of the way made by the poultis, draweth gently the humours out: for it is a gentle fomentation, and hath withal a mixture of some stupefactive. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   2. The lotion prepared to foment the parts.

   The medicines were prepared by the physicians, and the lotions or fomentations by the nurses. John Arbuthnot, on Coins.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fomentation

   A heating pad is a pad used for warming of parts of the body in order to manage pain. Localized application of heat causes the blood vessels in that area to dilate, enhancing perfusion to the targeted tissue. Types of heating pads include electrical, chemical and hot water bottles. Specialized heating pads (mats) are also used in other settings. Heat mats in plant propagation stimulate seed germination and root development; they operate at cooler temperatures. Heat mats also are available in the pet trade, especially as warming spots for reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

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1. fomentation

   Fomentation is the application of heat or warmth to a particular part of the body for therapeutic purposes. It is a treatment method often used in physical therapy or natural medicine to alleviate pain, inflammation or to promote healing. The heat can be applied through various methods such as hot cloth, hot water bottles, heating pads, or hot steam.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fomentationnoun

   the act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors

2. Fomentationnoun

   the lotion applied to a diseased part

3. Fomentationnoun

   excitation; instigation; encouragement

4. Etymology: [. fomentatio: cf. F. fomentation.]

Matched Categories

1. • Substance
   • Treatment
   • Trigger

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How to pronounce fomentation?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fomentation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fomentation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of fomentation in a Sentence

1. Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu:

   In many respects, this is connected with the situation in Ukraine, with fomentation of anti-Russian moods on the part of NATO and reinforcement of foreign military presence next to our border.

2. Kyle Olson:

   All I’ve seen from ‘Black Lives Matter’ is a fomentation of hatred against the police, increased racial division and making excuses for the combination of poor parenting and failed policies from big city liberal politicians.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fomentation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fomentation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=fomentation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomentation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fomentation
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=fomentation