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EMOLLIENT
(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
synonyms : cream , ointment(adj.) having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
synonyms : demulcent , salving , softening
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Mnemonics for emollient
(Tag: ) divide it as e + moll(..mole which is a black spot)+ ient. If we find a black spot on our skin, we quickly start searching for a SOOTHING REMEDY to remove it.
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(Tag: ) break it like e + moll, now moll = mall, so in summer we go to a mall because of its centralized 'AC' for a soothing climate.
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(Tag: ) *Harry p fans can understand this better Emollient=e(a)+Molly+ient Molly weasly was very gentle and caring person.SO that trait can be associated wit her.Thus,in times of distress(voldemort's reign),meeting her would be emollient
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(Tag: ) e (I) + mol....its the name of the tablet that cures pain....a pain killer
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(Tag: ) to mollify is to soothify so emollient is to soothe loosers
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