What is the meaning of Emollient?

  • (n.) An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc.
  • (a.) Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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APAWebster's. (2011). emollient. Retrieved September 29, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/emollient/definitions/2002720
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HarvardWebster's 2011, emollient, Smart Define, viewed 29 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/emollient/definitions/2002720>.
MLAWebster's. "emollient" 27 May 2011. Web. 29 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/emollient/definitions/2002720>
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