OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 12740

ointment

/ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
mentisán • mentolato • mentolina • pomada • ungüento
A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
She applied a soothing herbal ointment to her dry skin.
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment for the wound.
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