EmollientWordNet Explorer

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adjective

having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Words in this synset: demulcent, salving, softening
adjective

yielding readily to pressure or weight

noun

toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

Words in this synset: cream, ointment
noun

artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)

noun

a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin

noun

moisturizing cream for the hands

noun

an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)

noun

an aromatic ointment used in antiquity

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