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demulcent Definition

de·mul·cent (dē mul′sənt, di-)

adjective

soothing

Etymology: 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
demulcent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • herb: Examples of demulcent herbs include ginger, licorice, and slippery elm.

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