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    [Adjective]  | "emol*lient" | \ i-ˈmäl-yənt \


    1: making soft or supple; also : soothing especially to the skin or mucous membrane

    2: making less intense or harsh : mollifying


    Origin: 1626 ;

     Latin emollient-, emolliens, present participle of emollire to soften, from e- + mollis soft {mat|mollify|};

    [Noun]  | "emollient" 


    1: something that softens or soothes


    Origin: 1656 ;

     [ "emollience" ]

    1: self happiness, making yourself happy

      * e.g.,  ... emollient 

     [ "emollience" ]

    1: A smooth state

      * e.g.,  ... After pouring Saxophone lubricant all over his face, Murray James discovered the emollience of his lips. 

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