demulcent
[ dih-muhl-suh nt ]
/ dɪˈmʌl sənt /
adjective
soothing or mollifying, as a medicinal substance.
noun
a demulcent substance or agent, often mucilaginous, as for soothing or protecting an irritated mucous membrane.
Nearby words
demount, dempsey, dempsey, jack, dempster, demucosation, demulcent, demulsify, demur, demure, demurrage, demurral
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British Dictionary definitions for demulcent
demulcent
/ (dɪˈmʌlsənt) /
adjective
soothing; mollifying
noun
a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces
Word Origin for demulcent
C18: from Latin dēmulcēre to caress soothingly, from de- + mulcēre to stroke
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Word Origin and History for demulcent
demulcent
1732, from Latin demulcentem (nominative demulcens), present participle of demulcere "to stroke down, soothingly pet," from de- (see de-) + mulcere "to soothe."
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Medicine definitions for demulcent
demulcent
[ dĭ-mŭl′sənt ]
adj.
Relieving irritation; soothing.
n.
A soothing, usually mucilaginous or oily substance, such as glycerin or lanolin, used especially to relieve pain in inflamed or irritated mucous membranes.
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