Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emolliate
Verb
/ɪˈmɒl.i.eɪt/
Definition
To soften or soothe a substance, especially the skin.
Examples
- After a long day in the sun, he used a lotion designed to emolliate his dry skin.
- The doctor recommended an ointment to emolliate the rash on her arm.
Meaning
Emolliate refers to the process of making something softer, particularly in the context of skin care or the application of medicinal substances that relieve irritation or dryness.
Synonyms
- soothe
- soften
- alleviate
- calm
- relieve
