emollient Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
    ointment; cream.
  2. adjective satellite having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
    salving; softening; demulcent.

WordNet

E*mol"lient adjective
Etymology
L. emolliens, -entis, p. pr. of emollire to soften; e out + mollire to soften, mollis soft: cf. F. émollient. See Mollify.
Definitions
  1. Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient. "Emollient applications." Arbuthnot.
E*mol"lient noun
Definitions
  1. (Med.) An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc.

Webster 1913