ointment

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɔɪnt.mɪnt/, [ˈɔ̃ɪ̃(n)ʔ.mɪ̃(n)ʔ]

Noun

ointment (plural ointments)

1. (medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
2. A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.

Synonyms

• salve
• unguent

Translations

• French: pommade, onguent
• German: Salbe, Balsam
• Italian: pomata, unguento, balsamo
• Portuguese: pomada
• Russian: мазь
• Spanish: pomada, ungüento

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