e|mol|lient

e|mol|lient
e|mol|lient «ih MOL yuhnt», adjective, noun.
–adj.
softening or soothing: »

She uses an emollient lotion on her hands after washing the dishes.

–n.
something that softens and soothes: »

Cold cream is an emollient for the skin.

[< Latin ēmolliēns, -entis, present participle of ēmollīre soften < ex- (intensive) + mollis soft]

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