mollifier

Meanings

• Noun

  A substance or agent that soothes, calms, or softens.

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Variants

List of all variants of mollifier that leads to same result
mollification , mollifications , mollified , mollifies , mollify , mollifying

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mollificare', meaning 'to make soft' or 'to soothe'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mollifier' is often used in mathematics to describe a function that smooths out or makes continuous a given function.

2. In chemistry, 'mollifiers' are used to prevent or reduce the formation of ice in liquids.

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Related Concepts

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1. Solace: A source of comfort or consolation in times of distress.

2. Comforter: A person who provides consolation and support.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mollifier' is often used figuratively to describe words or actions that soothe or appease. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus uses flattery to mollify Mark Antony.

How to Memorize "mollifier"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a soft, soothing substance like honey or lotion to help remember the meaning of 'mollifier'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'mollifier' with the idea of calming or soothing someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter 'M' in 'mollifier' stands for 'mollify' or 'make soft'.

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