fomentation

noun

fo·​men·​ta·​tion ˌfō-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

a

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

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, 7 Sep. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

fomentation

noun

fo·​men·​ta·​tion ˌfō-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

: a warm or hot moist material applied to the body to ease pain

2

: the act of fomenting : instigation

Medical Definition

fomentation

noun

fo·​men·​ta·​tion ˌfō-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen- 

1

: the application of hot moist substances to the body to ease pain

2

: the material applied in fomentation : poultice