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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Fomentation \Fo`men*ta"tion\, n. [?. fomentatio: cf F. fomentation.] 1. (Med.) a The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors. b The lotion applied to a diseased part 2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. Dishonest fomentation of your pride. --Young. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: fomentation n : deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) [syn: {instigation}, {mounting}]
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