EMMOLLIENT
\ɛmmˈɒli͡ənt], \ɛmmˈɒliənt], \ɛ_m_m_ˈɒ_l_iə_n_t]\
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e-mol'yent, adj. softening: making supple.--n. (med.) a substance used to soften the textures to which they are applied, as poultices, fomentations, &c.--n. EMOLLES'CENCE, incipient fusion.--v.t. EMMOLL'IATE, to soften: to render effeminate.--n. EMOLLI'TION, the act of softening or relaxing. [L. emoll[=i]re, emollitum--e, inten., moll[=i]re, to soften--mollis, soft.]
By Thomas Davidson
