emollientnoun [ C ]
uk/ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt/us/ɪˈmɑː.li.ənt/a cream or liquid that makes dry or sore skin softer or less painful
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Toiletry & perfumes
- aftershave
- agarbatti
- antiperspirant
- bath salts
- bronzer
- civet
- clippers
- cocoa butter
- cotton ball
- cotton wool
- cotton wool ball
- depilatory
- electric razor
- frankincense
- razor blade
- rosemary
- scent
- scrub
- sponge bag
- talcum powder
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emollientadjective
uk/ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt/us/ɪˈmɑː.li.ənt/helping to treat dry, sore skin:
an emollient cream
formal making people calm and avoiding argument:
an emollient mood/tone
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Medicines & drugs
- antidepressant
- antihistamine
- antiviral
- atropine
- barley water
- bromide
- calamine
- ciclosporin
- Epsom salts
- Gripe Water
- NSAID
- oestradiol
- oxycodone
- penicillin
- petroleum jelly
- prednisone
- propofol
- Prozac
- thalidomide
- Valium
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Calming and relaxing
Reassuring