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fomentation

noun
fo路​men路​ta路​tion | \ 藢f艒-m蓹n-藞t膩-sh蓹n How to pronounce fomentation (audio) , -藢men-\

Definition of fomentation

1a : the application of hot moist substances to the body to ease pain
b : the material so applied
2 : the act of fomenting : instigation

Examples of fomentation in a Sentence

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 From deep state leaks to unmasking requests, the president and his allies don't quit with all these conspiracy theories, with all these ridiculous fomentations. — Fox News, "Washington plays guessing game over New York Times op-ed," 7 Sep. 2018 From deep state leaks to unmasking requests, the president and his allies don't quit with all these conspiracy theories, with all these ridiculous fomentations. — Fox News, "Washington plays guessing game over New York Times op-ed," 7 Sep. 2018

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First Known Use of fomentation

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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fomentation

noun
fo路​men路​ta路​tion | \ 藢f艒-m蓹n-藞t膩-sh蓹n, -藢men- How to pronounce fomentation (audio) \

Medical Definition of fomentation

1 : the application of hot moist substances to the body to ease pain
2 : the material applied in fomentation : poultice

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