demulcent
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sənt adjective
1.
soothing or mollifying, as a medicinal substance.
noun
2.
a demulcent substance or agent, often mucilaginous, as for soothing or protecting an irritated mucous membrane.
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demulcent (dɪˈmʌlsənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | soothing; mollifying |
| —n | |
| 2. | a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces |
| [C18: from Latin dēmulcēre to caress soothingly, from | |
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Word Origin & History
demulcent
1732, from L. demulcentem, prp. of demulcere "to stroke down, soothingly pet," from de- + mulcere "to soothe."
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demulcent de·mul·cent (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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Medically, it is used as a demulcent to soothe irritations, particularly of the mucous membranes.
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