mol|li|fi|ca|tion

mol|li|fi|ca|tion
mol|li|fi|ca|tion «MOL uh fuh KAY shuhn», noun.
1. the act of mollifying or softening: »

For induration, or mollification, it is to be enquired what will make metals harder and harder, and what will make them softer and softer (Francis Bacon).

2. pacification; an appeasing: »

No mollification of his wife's anger appeared likely.

3. something that will soothe: »

Some mollification for your giant, sweet lady (Shakespeare).


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