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Ointment
01
pommade, crème
a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes
Exemples
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection.
Le médecin a prescrit une pommade antibiotique à appliquer sur la plaie pour prévenir l'infection.
The pharmacist recommended a soothing ointment for the patient's dry and irritated skin.
Le pharmacien a recommandé une pommade apaisante pour la peau sèche et irritée du patient.
02
a thick, semisolid substance applied to the skin for cosmetic purposes
Exemples
She used a herbal ointment to soften her hands.
The ointment kept the skin hydrated during winter.
