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addolcente

softening, emollient

adjective ahd-dohl-CHEN-teh Rare

Usage Note

Addolcente derives from addolcire (to soften, to sweeten) and describes products or agents that soften the skin or texture of something. It functions as a single-form adjective (invariable for gender, plural addolcenti). In cosmetic labelling it often appears alongside emolliente as a near-synonym.

Examples

"Il balsamo ha un effetto addolcente sui capelli."

Natural Translation

The conditioner has a softening effect on hair.

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