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Definition of emollient adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    emollient

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ɪˈmɑlyənt//
     
    (formal)
     
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  1. 1(technology) used for making your skin soft or less painful an emollient cream
  2. 2making a person or situation calmer in the hope of keeping relations peaceful an emollient reply
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