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ointment vs coldcream

coldcream vs ointment

ointment and coldcream both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ointment Yes No No No
coldcream Yes No No No
As nouns, coldcream is a hyponym of ointment; that is, coldcream is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ointment:
  • ointment: 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
  • coldcream: a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin
ointment (noun) coldcream (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin
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 coldcream

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