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
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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.
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“Fomentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fomentation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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
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