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demulcent

(dē mul′sənt, di-)

adjective

soothing

Origin: L demulcens, prp. of demulcere, to stroke down, soften < de-, down + mulcere, to stroke < IE *melk-, var. of base *melg- to stroke > milk

noun

a medicine or ointment that soothes irritated mucous membrane

See demulcent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Serving to soothe or soften.

noun

A soothing, usually mucilaginous or oily substance, such as glycerin or lanolin, used especially to relieve pain in inflamed or irritated mucous membranes.

Origin:

Origin: Latin dēmulcēns, dēmulcent-

Origin: , present participle of dēmulcēre, to soften

Origin: : dē-, de-

Origin: + mulcēre, to stroke

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