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FOMENTATION

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Fomentation.

How to pronounce fomentation:

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Fomentation - as a noun

A substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice

Application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation

Deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instigation12

Example Sentences

"She applied a hot fomentation to soothe her sore muscles."
"The therapist recommended fomentation as a remedy for his client's joint pain."
"The traditional treatment involved the application of herbal fomentations."
"The nurse prepared a warm fomentation to relieve the patient's abdominal discomfort."
"He underwent a fomentation therapy to reduce inflammation in his injured knee."
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Word Game Points

Is FOMENTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fomentation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOMENTATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FOMENTATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fomentation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOMENTATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is FOMENTATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fomentation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOMENTATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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