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ointment in Malay

salap

/ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/US/ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/

ointment in Malay: salap. In English, ointment means a viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

Malay words for ointment

viscous preparation, usually containing medication
salap

English meaning of ointment

  1. noun A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
  2. noun A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.

Full definition of ointment

ointment in a sentence

  • The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment for the wound.
  • She applied a soothing herbal ointment to her dry skin.

Synonyms of ointment

All synonyms of ointment

ointment in other languages

Questions about ointment in Malay

What is the meaning of ointment in Malay?
Ointment in Malay is salap.
Apakah maksud ointment dalam bahasa Melayu?
Ointment: salap.
What does ointment mean in English?
Ointment means a viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

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