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View synonyms for demulcent
demulcent
[ dih-muhl-suhnt ]
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.
demulcent
/ dɪˈmʌlsənt /
adjective
- soothing; mollifying
noun
- a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces
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Word History and Origins
Origin of demulcent1
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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.
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Aperient and demulcent; also reputed alterative and antisyphilitic.
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In Europe, however, it is merely regarded as an aromatic demulcent.
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The infusion forms an excellent demulcent drink in catarrhs.
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It is a demulcent, and at the same time the most refreshing drink that can be taken.
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