Definitions for emollient
ɪˈmɒl yəntemol·lient

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cream, ointment, emollientadjective

   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

2. demulcent, emollient, salving, softeningadjective

   having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. emollientnoun

   Something which softens or lubricates the skin.

2. emollientnoun

   Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.

3. emollientadjective

   Moisturizing.

4. emollientadjective

   Soothing or mollifying.

5. Etymology: From emolliens, present active participle of emollio, from e- + mollio, from mollis.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Emollientadjective

   Softening; suppling.

   Etymology: emolliens, Latin.

   Barley is emollient, moistening, and expectorating. Arbuthn.

   Diureticks are decoctions, emulsions, and oils of emollient vegetables, so far as they relax the urinary passages: such as relax ought to be tried before such as stimulate. Arbuthnot.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. emollient

   A moisturizer, or emollient, is a cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the skin. These functions are normally performed by sebum produced by healthy skin. The word "emollient" is derived from the Latin verb mollire, to soften.

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1. emollient

   An emollient is a substance that softens, soothes, or moisturizes the skin. It is often used in lotions, creams, and ointments and can help to prevent or treat dryness or irritation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Emollientadjective

   softening; making supple; acting as an emollient

2. Emollientnoun

   an external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc

3. Etymology: [L. emolliens, -entis, p. pr. of emollire to soften; e out + mollire to soften, mollis soft: cf. F. mollient. See Mollify.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of emollient in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of emollient in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=emollient
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emollient
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=emollient
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emollient
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emollient
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=emollient