ointment

noun

A highly viscous or semisolid substance used on the skin as a cosmetic, emollient, or medicament; a salve.

A fatty or unctuous preparation of such a consistency as to be easily applied to the skin by inunction, gradually liquefying when in contact with it.

Spermaceti, white wax, oil of almonds, and glycerin.

In the German pharmacopoeia, glycerite of starch.

That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.