Look up: emollient


  1. Emollient
    Any substance that prevents water loss from the skin. Most natural oils perform this function
    Found op http://www.woodlandherbs.co.uk/acatalog/glossary.html

  2. emollient
    A substance added to a formulation that gives it softening ability. For example, oils that can soften skin are added as emollients in some skin creams.
    Found op http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/glossary/e.shtml

  3. Emollient
    A substance that softens or smoothes.
    Found op http://www.chemicalglossary.net/definition/646-Emollient

  4. Emollient
    Emollient is a lubricant (cream or lotion) that makes the skin feel softer and more pliable.
    Found op http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pages/hub.xhtml

  5. emollient
    softens and smoothes the skin
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  6. Emollient
    An agent that softens the skin, and soothes inflamed and irritated tissues, when applied locally.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20900

  7. Emollient
    E·mol'lient adjective [ Latin emolliens , -entis , present participle of emollire to soften; e out + mollire to soften, mollis soft: confer French émollient . See Mollify .] Softening; making ...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/29

  8. Emollient
    E·mol'lient noun (Medicine) An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/29

  9. emollient
    <pharmacology> Softening or soothing. ... Synonym: malactic. ... Origin: L. Emolliens = softening ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?emollient



  1. emollient
    (e-mol´e-әnt) soothing and softening, as an emollient bath given for skin disorders. an agent having this effect on the skin or an irritated internal surface.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  2. Emollient
    • (n.) An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc. • (a.) Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient.
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/emollient/

  3. emollient
    any substance that softens the skin by slowing evaporation of water. Sesame, almond, and olive oils were used in ancient Egypt; beeswax, spermaceti, ...
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/e/27

  4. emollient
    (L. emolliens softening, from e out + mollis soft) softening or soothing; called also malactic.
    Found op http://users.ugent.be/~rvdstich/eugloss/DIC/dictio29.html

  5. emollient
    emollient 1. An agent that assuages or mollifies. 2. Trying to avoid anger and argument by using a calming manner. 3. Making less harsh or abrasive; mollifying. 4. An agent that softens or soothes the skin. 5. Softening or soothing, especially to the skin.
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1325/

  6. Emollient
    An emollient is a substance, usually a cream or ointment, used for softening, smoothing and moisturising inflamed or dry skin.
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/EE.HTM

  7. emollient
    Type: Term Pronunciation: ē-mol′ē-ent Definitions: 1. Soothing to the skin or mucous membrane. 2. An agent that softens the skin or soothes irritation in the skin or mucous membrane. Synonyms: malactic
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=28694

  8. Emollient
    An additive used to soften or soothe your skin. Cocoa butter or Shea butter are added to handmade soap as an emollient.
    Found op http://www.ccnphawaii.com/glossary-e.htm

  9. Emollient
    An emollient is something that soothes and softens the skin.
    Found op http://www.make-upusa.com/articles/cosmeticterms.htm

  10. emollient
    1) Demulcent 2) Salve 3) Salving 4) Soft 5) Softening 6) Soothing 7) Soothing agent
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/emollient/1

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