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A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.countableuncountable
- The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment for the wound.
- She applied a soothing herbal ointment to her dry skin.
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A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.countableuncountable
syn. salve · unguent · pomatum · pomade · pomate