liniment (redirected from Liniments)

lin·i·ment  (ln-mnt)

n.

A medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or relieve stiffness.

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[Middle English, from Late Latin linmentum, from Latin linere, linre, to rub over, anoint; see lei- in Indo-European roots.]

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liniment [ˈlɪnɪmənt]

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a medicated liquid, usually containing alcohol, camphor, and an oil, applied to the skin to relieve pain, stiffness, etc.

[from Late Latin linīmentum, from linere to smear, anoint]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

liniment - a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain embrocation lotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"

Translations

liniment [ˈlɪnɪmənt] N → linimento m

liniment

n → Einreibemittel nt, → Liniment nt (spec)

liniment [ˈlɪnɪmənt] n → linimento

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liniment [ˈlɪnɪmənt] n → linimento