| liniment | A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, especially. One used as a sedative or a stimulant. Origin: L. Linimentum, fr. Linire, linere, to besmear, anoint: cf. F. Liniment. Cf. Letter, Lime a viscous substance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| liniments | Heat-generating liquids that are thinner than ointments and are applied to the skin with friction. (12 Dec 1998) |