Plural of ointment
regular plural
The plural of ointment is ointments.
Forms of ointment
| Singular | ointment /ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | ointments |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Ointments in a sentence
- Semiocclusive ointments are used to enhance the healing of wounds and reduce scarring.From the entry semiocclusive
- Antiinflammatory corticosteroid creams and ointments are prescribed for inflamed or lichenified areas.2013, Susan Rowen James, Kristine Ann Nelson, Jean Weiler Ashwill, “The Child with Major Alterations in Tissue Integrity”, in Nursing Care…. From the entry flare
- Witches always anointed themselves with ointments before departing up the chimney to their Sabbaths.1936, Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art, London: Long, page 112. From the entry sabbath
- Pastes which are ointments but contain far more powder, are sometimes superior.1918, The Ophthalmic Yearbook, volume 14, page 167. From the entry heatingly
- The Keyes or the Guyon instillator may be employed for fluids; only the former can be used with ointments .1910, Edward Loughborough Keyes, Diseases of the genito-urinary organs, page 196. From the entry instillator
Meaning of ointment
- noun A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
- noun A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.
Questions about the plural of ointment
- What is the plural of ointment?
- The plural of ointment is ointments.
- Is ointment countable?
- Ointment is a countable and uncountable noun.
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