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demulcent

[ dih-muhl-suhnt ]

adjective

  1. soothing or mollifying, as a medicinal substance.


noun

  1. a demulcent substance or agent, often mucilaginous, as for soothing or protecting an irritated mucous membrane.

demulcent

/ dɪˈmʌlsənt /

adjective

  1. soothing; mollifying
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of demulcent1

1725–35; < Latin dēmulcent- (stem of dēmulcēns, present participle of dēmulcere to stroke down, soften), equivalent to dē- de- + mulc ( ere ) to soothe + -ent- -ent
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Word History and Origins

Origin of demulcent1

C18: from Latin dēmulcēre to caress soothingly, from de- + mulcēre to stroke
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Example Sentences

The fruit of this plant (hemp seed) is demulcent and oleaginous.

Aperient and demulcent; also reputed alterative and antisyphilitic.

In Europe, however, it is merely regarded as an aromatic demulcent.

The infusion forms an excellent demulcent drink in catarrhs.

It is a demulcent, and at the same time the most refreshing drink that can be taken.

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