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liniment

 

[ หˆlษชnษชmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical application

Liniment is a topical preparation that is applied to the skin to relieve pain and stiffness in muscles and joints. It often contains ingredients like alcohol, menthol, or capsaicin that create a warming or cooling sensation on the skin. Liniments are typically rubbed into the affected area and are used for conditions such as arthritis, sprains, and muscle strains. They are known for their fast-acting relief and are widely used in sports medicine and physical therapy.

Synonyms

balm, ointment, rub, salve

Examples of usage

  • I applied the liniment to my sore back after lifting weights.
  • Athletes often use liniment before games to prevent injuries.
  • The doctor recommended a liniment for easing my arthritis pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "liniment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคจเคฟเคฎเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Liniment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ liniment

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะทะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ liniment

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒ‹ใƒกใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท liniment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ linimento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท liniment

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋‹ˆ๋จผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠู†ูŠู…ูˆู†ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liniment

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ liniment

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฝๅ‰‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ liniment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ liniment

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะฝะธะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liniment

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ linimento

Etymology

The word 'liniment' originates from the Latin word 'linimentum', which means 'to anoint' or 'to smear'. This reflects the application method of the product, as it is rubbed onto the skin. The root of the word, 'linere', translates to 'to smear or to spread'. The usage of liniments dates back to ancient times, when herbal mixtures were commonly used to alleviate pain and inflammation. Over centuries, liniments evolved with the inclusion of various active ingredients, leading to the potent formulations we see in contemporary medicine. Traditionally, liniments were made from natural substances, but modern versions often incorporate synthetic compounds for enhanced efficacy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,098 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.