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ointment in Italian

ointment in Italian is pomata, unguento, balsamo — ointment means a thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.

ointment in Italian

pomata
noun
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
unguento
noun
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
balsamo
noun
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

What does "ointment" mean?

  1. 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 Italian?

"ointment" in Italian is pomata, unguento, balsamo. 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 Italian, "ointment" is pomata, unguento, balsamo.

Are there other ways to say "ointment" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "ointment": pomata, unguento, balsamo.

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