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ointment vs chrism

chrism vs ointment

ointment and chrism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ointment Yes No No No
chrism Yes No No No
As nouns, chrism is a hyponym of ointment; that is, chrism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ointment:
  • ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
  • chrism: a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
ointment (noun) chrism (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
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 ointment and chrism

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