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balm vs ointment

ointment vs balm

balm and ointment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
balm Yes No No No
ointment Yes No No No
As nouns, balm and ointment are synonyms defined as:
  • balm and ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other synonyms of balm include salve, unction, unguent.
balm (noun) ointment (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Difference between balm and ointment

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