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| e·mol·lient [ i móllyənt ] |
adjective |
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1. soothing to skin: softening or soothing, especially to the skin
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2. calming: trying to avoid anger and argument by using a calming manner
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noun (plural e·mol·lients) |
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soothing substance: a substance that softens or soothes something, especially the skin
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin emollient-, present participle of emollire "soften" < mollis "soft"] |
