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单词 liniment
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liniment

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lin·i·ment

L0186800 (lĭn′ə-mənt)n. A medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or relieve stiffness.
[Middle English, from Late Latin linīmentum, from Latin linere, linīre, to rub over, anoint; see lei- in Indo-European roots.]

liniment

(ˈlɪnɪmənt) n (Elements & Compounds) a medicated liquid, usually containing alcohol, camphor, and an oil, applied to the skin to relieve pain, stiffness, etc[C15: from Late Latin linīmentum, from linere to smear, anoint]

lin•i•ment

(ˈlɪn ə mənt)

n. a liquid or semiliquid, usu. medicated preparation for rubbing on the skin, esp. to relieve soreness, inflammation, or sprain. [1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin linīmentum ointment =linī(re), for Latin linere to smear + Latin -mentum -ment]
Thesaurus
Noun1.liniment - a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and painembrocationlotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"
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linimento

liniment

enUK

liniment,

liquid preparation rubbed on skin, used to relieve muscular aches and pains. It contains some substance that when rubbed over the affected part causes mild irritation and often brings more blood to the painful part. Most liniments contain camphor, oil of turpentine, oil of wintergreen, or ethyl alcohol. See salicylatesalicylate
, any of a group of analgesics, or painkilling drugs, that are derivatives of salicylic acid. The best known is acetylsalicylic acid, or aspirin. Now often made synthetically, they were originally derived from salicin,
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liniment

[′lin·ə·mənt] (pharmacology) A heat-generating liquid that is thinner than ointment and is applied to the skin with friction.

liniment

a medicated liquid, usually containing alcohol, camphor, and an oil, applied to the skin to relieve pain, stiffness, etc.

liniment

enUK

liniment

 [lin´ĭ-ment] a medicinal preparation in an oily, soapy, or alcoholic vehicle, intended to be rubbed on the skin as a counterirritant or anodyne.

lin·i·ment

(lin'i-ment), Avoid the misspelling linament.A liquid preparation for external application or application to the gums; they may be clear dispersions, suspensions, or emulsions, and are frequently applied by friction to the skin; used as counterirritants, rubefacients, anodynes, or cleansing agents. [L., fr. lino, to smear]

liniment

(lĭn′ə-mənt)n. A medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or relieve stiffness.

liniment

Herbal medicine
A format for delivering a herbal medicine in which an extract of the herb is infused in an oil, alcohol or other volatile base, often heated and applied topically.

lin·i·ment

(lin'i-mĕnt) A liquid preparation for external use, frequently applied by friction to the skin.

liniment

An irritating fluid rubbed into the skin to promote a mild inflammatory increase in the blood supply to the underlying tissues. Liniments are of limited therapeutic value, but usually have an impressive smell.

lin·i·ment

(lin'i-mĕnt) Liquid preparation for external application or application to gingiva; frequently applied by friction to skin; used as counterirritants, rubefacients, or cleansing agents.

liniment

enUK
Related to liniment: Horse liniment
  • noun

Synonyms for liniment

noun a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

Synonyms

  • embrocation

Related Words

  • lotion
  • application
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