FOMENTATION Fomentation is the act of applying warm or moist substances to a specific area of the body to promote healing or alleviate pain. Root meanings: - Fomentations (plural): multiple instances of applying warm or moist substances for healing. - Fomenting (present participle): the ongoing process of applying warm or moist substances for healing. - Fomented (past tense): previously applied warm or moist substances for healing. - Fomenter (noun): someone who applies warm or moist substances
The word FOMENTATION can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: FOMENTATION
Length: 11 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word FOMENTATION can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.