liniment

Meanings

• noun

  A topical preparation for soothing pain, inflammation, or itching, typically containing an oil, alcohol, or water base and various medicinal ingredients.

  - "After the marathon, she applied liniment to her sore muscles."
  - "The pharmacist recommended a particular liniment for her arthritis pain."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with liniment
limiter , entimer , timeter

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Variants

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liniment , liniments

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Etymology

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From Latin linimentum, from linire ‘to anoint’

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Trivia

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1. Liniments were used by ancient Greeks and Romans for various purposes, including as perfumes and to treat wounds.

2. Some liniments contain menthol, which provides a cooling sensation when applied to the skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. topical preparation: A medication or substance applied directly to the skin.

2. balm: A type of liniment used for soothing and healing the skin.

3. salve: A type of liniment made by combining a base oil with a medicinal substance.

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Culture

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Liniments have been used for centuries in various cultures for medicinal purposes. In traditional Chinese medicine, for instance, liniments are used to treat muscle and joint pain.

How to Memorize "liniment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person applying liniment to a sore muscle using a cotton ball.
   - Imagine a bottle of liniment labeled with a picture of a muscle and the words ‘pain relief’.

2. associate
   

   - Associate liniment with the feeling of relief after applying it to sore muscles.
   - Think of liniment as a soothing balm for pain and inflammation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Liniment = Pain relief in a bottle.
   - Use the acronym LINIMENT: Liniment Is Not Just an Ordinary Medicine, It's a Treatment.

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