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emollient

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɒlɪənt/
Definition of emollient

adjective

  • 1having the quality of softening or soothing the skin: a rich emollient shampoo
  • 2attempting to avoid confrontation or anger; calming or conciliatory:the president’s emollient approach to differences

noun

  • a preparation that softens the skin: always moisturize exposed skin with an effective emollient

Derivatives

emollience

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin emollient- 'making soft', from the verb emollire, from e- (variant of ex- 'out') + mollis 'soft'

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