From root: lambot
Usage Note
Pampalambot is a pang- instrumental nominalization of lambot referring to any substance or tool whose function is to soften something. Common referents include fabric conditioners in laundry, meat tenderizers in cooking, and chemical softening agents in hair care.
Examples
" May pampalambot ng damit kami. "
Natural Translation
We have fabric softener.
Literal Translation
Have softener of clothes we.
" Ito ang pampalambot ng tela. "
Natural Translation
This is the fabric softener.
Literal Translation
This the softener of fabric.
" Gumamit ka ng pampalambot ng karne bago lutuin upang maging mas malambot at madaling nguyain ang baka. "
Natural Translation
Use a meat tenderizer before cooking so the beef becomes softer and easier to chew.
Literal Translation
Use you of softener of meat before cook so-that become more soft and easy chew the beef.
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