Liniment

/ˈlɪnəmənt/
noun

A liquid or lotion, often containing medicine, that is rubbed on the skin to relieve soreness, ache, or pain.

She applied the liniment to her sore muscles after a tough workout.
Visual representation of "liniment" - A liquid or lotion, often containing medicine, that is rubbed on the skin to relieve soreness, ache, or pain.

Often appears as...

  • apply liniment
  • therapeutic liniment
noun

An alcoholic solution containing a medicine for external application.

The doctor prescribed a special liniment to treat his skin irritation.
Visual representation of "liniment" - An alcoholic solution containing a medicine for external application.

Often appears as...

  • prescribe liniment
  • medical liniment

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A liquid or lotion, often containing medicine, that is rubbed on the skin to relieve soreness, ache, or pain.

She applied the liniment to her sore muscles after a tough workout.
Visual representation of "liniment" - A liquid or lotion, often containing medicine, that is rubbed on the skin to relieve soreness, ache, or pain.

Often appears as...

  • apply liniment
  • therapeutic liniment
noun

An alcoholic solution containing a medicine for external application.

The doctor prescribed a special liniment to treat his skin irritation.
Visual representation of "liniment" - An alcoholic solution containing a medicine for external application.

Often appears as...

  • prescribe liniment
  • medical liniment

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "liniment"
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Topical Use

Liniment is meant to be applied on the skin, not taken by mouth.

Illustration for Topical Use
Remember to rub the liniment on the area where you feel pain.
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Physical Relief

Liniments are typically used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains.

Illustration for Physical Relief
After spraining my ankle, I found relief using a cooling liniment.
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Hands-on Application

Usually, one applies liniment with their hands, enabling massage to the sore area.

Illustration for Hands-on Application
He gently massaged the liniment into the strained muscles.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Topical Use

Liniment is meant to be applied on the skin, not taken by mouth.

Illustration for Topical Use
Remember to rub the liniment on the area where you feel pain.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Relief

Liniments are typically used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains.

Illustration for Physical Relief
After spraining my ankle, I found relief using a cooling liniment.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hands-on Application

Usually, one applies liniment with their hands, enabling massage to the sore area.

Illustration for Hands-on Application
He gently massaged the liniment into the strained muscles.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Topical Use

Liniment is meant to be applied on the skin, not taken by mouth.

Illustration for Topical Use
Remember to rub the liniment on the area where you feel pain.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Relief

Liniments are typically used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains.

Illustration for Physical Relief
After spraining my ankle, I found relief using a cooling liniment.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hands-on Application

Usually, one applies liniment with their hands, enabling massage to the sore area.

Illustration for Hands-on Application
He gently massaged the liniment into the strained muscles.
Visual representation of the word "Liniment"

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