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Noun: embrocation  ,em-bru'key-shun
  1. A medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
    "The athlete applied embrocation to soothe her sore muscles after the marathon";
    - liniment

Derived forms: embrocations

Type of: application, lotion

Encyclopedia: Embrocation