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Word: Emollient
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 17th century: from Latin emollient- ‘making soft’, from the verb emollire, from e- (variant of ex- ‘out’) + mollis ‘soft’
ɪˈmɒlɪənt
having the quality of softening or soothing the skin
Short Definition:having quality of softening or soothing skin
Examples:- a rich emollient shampoo
attempting to avoid confrontation or anger; calming or conciliatory
Short Definition:attempting to avoid confrontation or anger
Examples:- the president's emollient approach to differences
Word: Emollient
Speech Type: Noun
ɪˈmɒlɪənt
a preparation that softens the skin
Short Definition:preparation that softens skin
Examples:- always moisturize exposed skin with an effective emollient
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