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ointment vs balm

balm vs ointment

ointment and balm both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ointment Yes No No No
balm Yes No No No
As nouns, ointment and balm are synonyms defined as:
  • ointment and balm: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other synonyms of ointment include salve, unction, unguent.
ointment (noun) balm (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
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 any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
Difference between ointment and balm

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