embrocate

UK
/ˈɛm.brə.keɪt/
US
/ˈɛm.brə.keɪt/

Translations

embrocatenoun
embrocates
pl
UK
/ˈɛm.brə.keɪt/
US
/ˈɛm.broʊ.keɪt/
Rare; denotes a liniment or medicinal lotion applied by rubbing.
embrocateverb
embrocated
Past Simple
embrocated
Past Participle
embrocating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɛm.brə.keɪt/
US
/ˈɛm.brə.keɪt/
The nurse will embrocate the ointment onto the patient's back.
Медсестра будет втирать мазь в спину пациента.
Additional translations
втирать средство (медицинское, в виде мази, жидкости)

Definitions

embrocatenoun
A medicinal liniment or lotion intended to be rubbed on the skin.
Cyclists often rely on a warming embrocate to keep their legs loose in cold weather.
embrocateverb
To apply a liquid or lotion to the skin by rubbing.
The nurse embrocated the patient's sore muscles with a soothing balm.