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noun Demulcent n. (Med.) A substance, usually of a mucilaginous or oily nature, supposed to be capable of soothing an inflamed nervous membrane, or protecting it from irritation. Gum Arabic, glycerin, olive oil, etc., are demulcents.
adjective Demulcent adj. Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent.
Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48
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