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unguent vs ointment

ointment vs unguent

unguent and ointment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unguent Yes No No No
ointment Yes No No No
As nouns, unguent and ointment are synonyms defined as:
  • unguent and ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other synonyms of unguent include balm, salve, unction.
unguent (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
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 unguent and ointment

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