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    demulcent
    /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a substance) relieving inflammation or irritation.

    noun

    • 1. a substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.

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  2. www.dictionary.com › browse › demulcentDEMULCENT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Demulcent is an adjective meaning soothing or mollifying, or a noun meaning a substance or agent that soothes irritated mucous membranes. Learn more about the word history, usage and examples of demulcent from Dictionary.com.

  3. www.thefreedictionary.com › demulcentDemulcent - definition of demulcent by The Free Dictionary

    A demulcent is a substance or agent that soothes or softens irritated or inflamed tissues, such as skin or mucous membranes. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word demulcent from various dictionaries and sources.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › demulcentDemulcent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of demulcent. noun. a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin. see more. adjective. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin. synonyms: emollient, salving, softening. soft. yielding readily to pressure or weight.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEMULCENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A demulcent is a substance or agent that soothes irritated mucous membranes or skin. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of demulcent from Collins English Dictionary.

  6. www.sciencedirect.com › topics › neuroscienceDemulcent - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Demulcents are substances, typically herbs, that soothe and protect irritated or inflamed tissue. They contain carbohydrate mucilage that becomes slimy and gummy when in contact with water. This physical property allows demulcents to directly reduce irritation in the intestines and other areas of the body, such as the urinary tract or lungs.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › demulcentdemulcent - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 27, 2024 · demulcent (comparative more demulcent, superlative most demulcent) (also figuratively) Soothing or softening.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › demulcent_adjdemulcent, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    Demulcent is an adjective and noun that means soothing or softening, especially to the stomach. It comes from Latin dēmulcēntem, meaning to soften or appease. See examples, pronunciation and frequency of demulcent in English.