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单词 emollient
释义 emol·lient
I. \-nt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin emollient, emolliens, present participle of emollire to soften, from e- + mollire to soften, from mollis soft — more at melt
: making soft or supple; also : soothing especially to the skin or mucous membrane
 < an emollient cream for the hands >
 < an emollient preparation to apply to the membranes of the nose >
: mollifying
 < soothe us in our agonies with emollient words — H.L.Mencken >
 < had an emollient effect on the man's exasperation >
II. noun
(-s)
: an emollient agent
 < an emollient added to a rubber compound to give pliability >
 < an emollient for the hands >
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