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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Emollient \E*mol"lient\ (?; 106), a. [L. emolliens, -entis, p. pr of emollire to soften; e out + mollire to soften, mollis soft: cf F. ['e]mollient. See {Mollify}.] Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient. ``Emollient applications.'' --Arbuthnot. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Emollient \E*mol"lient\ (?; 105), n. (Med.) An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: emollient adj : having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin [syn: {demulcent}, {salving}, {softening}] n : any of various substances resembling cream that have a soothing effect when applied to the skin [syn: {cream}, {ointment}]
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