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Definition of malax

malax

/məˈlæks/
ma · lax
Past Simple:malaxed
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Past Participle:malaxed
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Present Participle:malaxing
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1

To soften a substance by kneading, rubbing, or crushing it, especially in the preparation of a mixture or pharmaceutical ointment.

Example

"The apothecary carefully malaxed the raw clay and oils until they formed a perfectly smooth paste."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin 'malaxare' (to soften), derived from Ancient Greek 'malassein' (to soften), from 'malakos' (soft).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malax
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