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emollient

1. emol.lient \i-'ma:l-y*nt, -e--*nt\ aj [L emollient-, emolliens, prp. of 
   emollire to soften, fr. ]e- + mollis soft 1: making soft or supple; also : 
   soothing esp. to the skin or muco us membrane 2: MOLLIFYING 
2. emollient n : something that softens or soothes