EMOLLIENT


Meaning of EMOLLIENT in English

[ ɪ'mɒlɪənt ]

■ adjective

1》 having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.

2》 attempting to avoid confrontation or anger; soothing or calming.

■ noun an ~ substance.

Derivatives

emollience noun

Origin

C17: from L. ~- , emollire 'to make soft'.

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