ointment

UK
/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/
US
/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/

Übersetzungen

ointmentsubstantiv
ointments
Pl.
pommadeMédecine, cosmétique.
The doctor prescribed an ointment to help heal the rash on her arm.
Le médecin a prescrit une pommade pour aider à guérir l'éruption sur son bras.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
onguentTerme plus soutenu ou médical.
baumeSens figuré : ce qui apaise ou console.
ointmentadjektiv
UK
/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/
US
/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to ointments, common in pharmaceutical contexts.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
onguentaireLangage technique ou médical.

Definitionen

ointmentsubstantiv
A smooth, oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic.
The doctor prescribed an ointment to help heal the rash on her arm.
Something that soothes, relieves, or mitigates pain or distress.
Her kind words were an ointment for his wounded pride.
ointmentadjektiv
Relating to or suitable for ointments; used in or intended for ointment formulations.
The pharmacist selected an ointment base with the right consistency.