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Adjective: emollient  i'mólyunt
  1. Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
    - demulcent, salving, softening
Noun: emollient  i'mólyunt
  1. 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
    - cream, ointment

Derived forms: emollients

See also: soft

Type of: toilet articles, toiletry

Encyclopedia: Emollient