ointment in Dutch
ointment in Dutch is zalf, smeersel — ointment means a thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.
ointment in Dutch
zalf
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
smeersel
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
What does "ointment" mean?
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noun A thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.
"The doctor prescribed an ointment for the rash."
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ointment in a sentence
- The doctor prescribed an ointment for the rash.
- She rubbed ointment on the burn to help it heal.
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What is "ointment" in Dutch?
"ointment" in Dutch is zalf, smeersel. ointment means: A thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.
How do you use "ointment" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor prescribed an ointment for the rash." In Dutch, "ointment" is zalf, smeersel.
Are there other ways to say "ointment" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "ointment": zalf, smeersel.
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