Definition of Emollient
Emollient
e·mol·lient
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having the quality of soothing, softening, or calming the skin, such as with the application or moisturizer;
e.g. She applied an emollient cream to her skin.
(noun)
something that smoothens, soothes, or softens;
e.g. To treat a tattoo, a fragrance free emollient is needed to protect the skin.
(adjective)
making less harsh;
e.g. Her emollient words soothed the crying child.
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