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Embrocation: meaning, definitions and examples

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embrocation

 

[ หŒษ›m.brษ™หˆkeษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

topical application

Embrocation is a liquid preparation applied to the skin, typically to alleviate pain or discomfort in the muscles and joints. It often contains a variety of medicinal ingredients and is usually massaged into the skin to enhance absorption. Traditionally used by athletes, it can also be effective in treating minor injuries and providing temporary relief from soreness. Embrocation is commonly used in various sports and physical activities.

Synonyms

liniment, ointment, rub

Examples of usage

  • He used an embrocation on his sore muscles after the marathon.
  • The soccer players relied on embrocation to keep their legs warm and limber.
  • She applied embrocation to her knees before the big game.

Translations

Translations of the word "embrocation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embrocado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฒเคฟเคถ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einreibung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ olesan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะธั€ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ natarcie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅก—ๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท friction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fricciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrtme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ์ง€๋ฅด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vtรญrรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtieranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“ฆๆ‹ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vtrite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nudd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะนั–ะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrtme

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frotar

Etymology

The term 'embrocation' originates from the late Middle English word 'embrookyng', which means a topical application or rubbing in an ointment or oil for therapeutic purposes. This word itself is derived from the Old French 'embrochier', meaning 'to rub in', and the Latin 'imbrocare', from 'in-' meaning 'in' and 'brocare' meaning 'to rub'. The concept of applying liquid preparations to the skin for pain relief has been practiced since ancient times, with early formulations often utilizing natural ingredients such as herbs and oils. Historical texts document the use of embrocations by ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Greeks, who developed their own methods and recipes for various topical ointments. Over time, the practice evolved, leading to the modern-day formulations that are tailored for athletes and individuals seeking relief from muscle and joint discomfort.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,168, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.