Embrocation (Noun)
Meaning
A medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The coach recommended applying a generous amount of embrocation to the player's sore muscles after the intense match.
- The physiotherapist advised her to massage the embrocation into her knees and calves before and after each run.
- He reached for the bottle of embrocation on his nightstand to ease the pain in his aching back.
- After a long day of gardening, she applied a layer of embrocation to her tired muscles and felt instant relief.
- The trainer suggested that the cyclist use a topical embrocation to warm up his muscles before the grueling hill climb.